Landscape Officer
2026-02-02T10:06:12+00:00
Kamuzu Academy
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FULL_TIME
Lilongwe
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Education, and Training
Management, Farming & Outdoors, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Cleaning & Facilities
2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Summary
The successful candidate will help plan, coordinate, supervise and ensure the effective maintenance and development of all landscaped areas including gardens, lawns, sports pitches, golf course area, flower beds and nursery operations. The candidate will ensure that all landscaped areas are well taken care of to maintain greenery status.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all gardeners and ground workers report on duty on time and adhere to official knocking-off times.
- Prepare and issue daily work targets and delegate tasks to landscape supervisors and ground workers.
- Monitor attendance and immediately report absenteeism to Human Resources Manager.
- Carry out periodic inspections and monitoring of staff in all work areas to avoid unnecessary movements and ensure productivity.
- Ensure proper discipline, teamwork and professional conduct among staff.
- Oversee maintenance of flower bed and lawns to maintain greenery status free from weeds.
- Supervise propagation of different varieties of flowers and ornamental plants.
- Ensure nursery plants are well watered, healthy and pest-free.
- Maintain strict cleanliness in the nursery to prevent disease contamination.
- Develop and manage nursery production plans to support landscape requirements.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Keep proper documentation of nursery stocks, chemicals, fertilizers and tools.
- Ensure all tools, machinery and chemicals are used safely and correctly.
- Designing new landscape projects and improvement plans.
Qualifications and experience:
- Certificate or Diploma in Landscape Management, Horticulture, Environmental Manager or Administration
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ practical experience in landscaping, nursery management or grounds maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising and leading a team.
- Ensure all gardeners and ground workers report on duty on time and adhere to official knocking-off times.
- Prepare and issue daily work targets and delegate tasks to landscape supervisors and ground workers.
- Monitor attendance and immediately report absenteeism to Human Resources Manager.
- Carry out periodic inspections and monitoring of staff in all work areas to avoid unnecessary movements and ensure productivity.
- Ensure proper discipline, teamwork and professional conduct among staff.
- Oversee maintenance of flower bed and lawns to maintain greenery status free from weeds.
- Supervise propagation of different varieties of flowers and ornamental plants.
- Ensure nursery plants are well watered, healthy and pest-free.
- Maintain strict cleanliness in the nursery to prevent disease contamination.
- Develop and manage nursery production plans to support landscape requirements.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Keep proper documentation of nursery stocks, chemicals, fertilizers and tools.
- Ensure all tools, machinery and chemicals are used safely and correctly.
- Designing new landscape projects and improvement plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising and leading a team.
- Certificate or Diploma in Landscape Management, Horticulture, Environmental Manager or Administration
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ practical experience in landscaping, nursery management or grounds maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
JOB-698077146d0af
Vacancy title:
Landscape Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Farming & Outdoors, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Cleaning & Facilities]
Jobs at:
Kamuzu Academy
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 6 2026
Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The successful candidate will help plan, coordinate, supervise and ensure the effective maintenance and development of all landscaped areas including gardens, lawns, sports pitches, golf course area, flower beds and nursery operations. The candidate will ensure that all landscaped areas are well taken care of to maintain greenery status.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all gardeners and ground workers report on duty on time and adhere to official knocking-off times.
- Prepare and issue daily work targets and delegate tasks to landscape supervisors and ground workers.
- Monitor attendance and immediately report absenteeism to Human Resources Manager.
- Carry out periodic inspections and monitoring of staff in all work areas to avoid unnecessary movements and ensure productivity.
- Ensure proper discipline, teamwork and professional conduct among staff.
- Oversee maintenance of flower bed and lawns to maintain greenery status free from weeds.
- Supervise propagation of different varieties of flowers and ornamental plants.
- Ensure nursery plants are well watered, healthy and pest-free.
- Maintain strict cleanliness in the nursery to prevent disease contamination.
- Develop and manage nursery production plans to support landscape requirements.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Keep proper documentation of nursery stocks, chemicals, fertilizers and tools.
- Ensure all tools, machinery and chemicals are used safely and correctly.
- Designing new landscape projects and improvement plans.
Qualifications and experience:
- Certificate or Diploma in Landscape Management, Horticulture, Environmental Manager or Administration
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ practical experience in landscaping, nursery management or grounds maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising and leading a team.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their suitability for their suitable role, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with Contact details of at least three professional referees and a completed Kamuzu Academy application form, which can be obtained from Click here to apply.
Applications should be sent clearly indicating suitable position in the subject line, no later than 6th February 2026.
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