Assistant Greenkeeper at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title             :         Assistant Greenkeeper

Reports to    :         Deputy Greenkeeper

Education level   :  Minimum diploma in agriculture, horticulture, or crop science from a technical school or university.

Kigali Golf Resort & Villas' clubhouse is undergoing improvements to become one of the continent's top facilities. The clubhouse will eventually include a health club, tennis and squash courts, a swimming pool, and seven shops.

We're seeking for a capable Assistant Greenkeeper to handle administrative, managerial, and technical responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities - include but are not limited to:

Duties in handling pesticides and fertilizers 

• The assistant greenkeeper in this position calibrates, monitors, operates, and cleans the equipment used in fertilization and pest management under the general supervision of the greenkeeper and/or deputy greenkeeper.
• Inspection and diagnosis of pest, pathogenic, and nutritional issues.
• Measures, loads, and applies fertilizers and insecticides quantitatively.
• Organizes and keeps up pesticide and fertilizer storage facilities.
• Chemical containers should be properly disposed of with respect for the environment.
• Adhere to advised safety precautions and maintain the necessary activity logs.

duties of a landscape horticulturist 

• Takes charge of the care and upkeep of the course's ornamental plants, trees, and bushes under the direction of the greenkeeper and/or deputy greenkeeper.
• Operates machinery used in decorative plant maintenance.
• Establishes plants from seeds or transplants, prepares soil for plant beds, and maintains annual and perennial flowers in attractive groupings.
• Ornamental trees and shrubs are planted and maintained, including the necessary pruning, trimming, feeding, and insect control.
• Operates powered and mechanical machinery for maintaining ornamental trees and plants. 

Stores / Administrative Assistant Duties 

• Under stores/administrative responsibilities, the assistant greenkeeper serves as the focal point for daily communication, administrative tasks, reports, purchasing logistics, and record-keeping activities under the general direction of the greenkeeper and/or deputy greenkeeper.
• Performing course supervisory duties and managing crews that regularly perform course maintenance tasks.
• Answer the phone and pass on messages to the proper green personnel.
• Correspondence and report formats
• Maintains data and records

Knowledge, Skills and Traits 

• A minimum of a technical school or university diploma in crop science, horticulture, or agriculture.
• Ardent desire to learn about managing turfgrass for sports fields.
• Reports to either the designated assistant or the greenkeeper.

Required documents:

• A thorough resume with three professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivational statement in light of the obligations and specifications of the job.
• Copies of academic degrees, professional certifications, and other training credentials that are applicable
• Applications must be received by July 3, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Rwandan time.
• To apply, send your zipped documents to hr@rwandagolf.rw.
• Only those who have been chosen for an interview will be notified.
• Any documents that are unzipped will be automatically disqualified.