Overview
Grounds & Landscaping Architect (AD09) Jobs in Johannesburg at University Of The Witwatersrand
Finance
- Implementing and Monitoring landscape stock and budgets
- Identify and adapt to changing Operational Situations in order to remain within budget
- Resource Optimization
- Cost effectiveness of procurement of required services
Customers / Stakeholders
- Ensure that Service Delivery within the University serves the Academic, Staff and Students in implementing the Services DepartmentÂ’s Strategic Goals
- Collaborate with Internal Customers and External Service Providers so as to develop cooperation and Teamwork
Business Processes:
Contract Management
- Procurement of services related to areas (s) of responsibility as and when needed as per the UniversityÂ’s Delegation of Authority Guidelines
- Procurement of correct machines, equipment and materials
- Ensure effective management of Service Providers as per agreed Scope of Work
Operational Plan
- Formulate and Implement the Operational Plan to ensure High Service Delivery
- Participate in establishing and monitoring of implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in your area of responsibility
- Participate and lead sustainability events and any events related to the division.
- Submission of Landscape Management Reports
Project Management
- Participate in management of new upgrades of landscape related projects
- Drawing and day-to-day management of Irrigation systems
- Participate in project costing and concept designs for new and existing landscape and irrigation systems
- Use AutoCAD to draw landscape and irrigation designs
Occupational Health & Safety
- Ensure safe-working environment
- Implement and monitor OHS standards across all operations.
- Ensure service providers and contractors adhere to OHS requirements.
People Management / Learning & Growth
- Management of staff as per the UniversityÂ’s HR Policies and Processes
- Set out Performance Outputs and Measurements for each direct report
- Effective management of poor or non-performance of staff
- Effective management of Disciplinary Issues as the UniversityÂ’s Disciplinary Code/Code of Conduct, with the help of HR/ER Office
- Ensures continuous Training of team members especially on Customer Service and Health and Safety
- Promote diversity and teamwork within your area of responsibility
Ad-Hoc
- Assist with any other duties related or not related to the job scope as and when requested by line manager as and when required
- Support, facilitate and assist with the implementation of new innovations, initiatives and service delivery
- Keeping abreast of Industry Trends and Best Practice
Required Academic Qualification/s (and Professional Registration/Trade where applicable):
- Grade 12 / Matric
- National Diploma or a Degree in Landscape Architecture/ Landscape Technology
- A valid DriverÂ’s License (Code 08 or 10)
- SACLAP Landscape Technologist accreditation
Required Years of Work-Related Experience:
- 3-5 years in design implementation of landscape services related to recreational Facilities Management
- 3-5 years in irrigation design and installation
- 1 year Managerial experience in landscape management and managing complex project
- Knowledge of technical landscape details, water infrastructure
Compliance/Statutory Requirements (Knowledge, Understanding and or Training)
- Construction contracts
- OHS Act
- BCEA
- Any other relevant legislation
Technical Competencies
- Projects and people management
- Ability to operationalise construction contracts and legislation, namely, NEMA, OHS&E and BCEA
- Knowledge of Landscape Management equipment capacity/ specifications/ suitability/ calibration
- Understanding of arboriculture will be an added advantage
- Computer Literacy (MS office)
- Ability to use drawing programs
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How To Apply
Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names,
addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service
application/” Apply for a job”.
Closing Date: 17 April 2026
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
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Title: Grounds & Landscaping Architect (AD09)
Company: University Of The Witwatersrand
Location: Johannesburg
