Faircape Life is the benchmark for high-end retirement living, operating six premier retirement villages in the Western Cape. These luxurious estates, located in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West, and Onrus, offer residents unparalleled living standards within vibrant, supportive communities. Each estate boasts pet-friendly policies, world-class Clubhouses, state-of-the-art Healthcare facilities, lush gardens, sparkling pools, fully equipped gyms, and serene libraries.

Are you passionate about transforming spaces into breathtaking landscapes? We are seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect/Designer (Half-Day) to oversee the design, maintenance, and ongoing development of the gardens and landscapes of three prestigious estates in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs: Tokai Estate, Cle Du Cap, and Noordhoek Manor.

About the Role
As a Senior Landscape Architect/Designer, you’ll have the opportunity to reimagine outdoor spaces, blending aesthetics and functionality to create landscapes that inspire and elevate. 

Join us to leave your creative mark on Faircape Life’s premier estates.

Why Join Faircape Life?

• Grow with Us: At Faircape Life, we're committed to your professional development and offer opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.
• Be Part of a Team: We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of our residents, creating beautiful and sustainable spaces for them to enjoy.
• Live a Balanced Life: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Enjoy the Rewards: In addition to a competitive salary and performance bonuses, we offer long-service leave and exclusive discounts.
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses: Rewarding excellence and dedication.
• Long-Service Leave: Recognizing your commitment and loyalty.
• Exclusive Discounts: On Faircape internet packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Landscape Excellence: Lead the design, maintenance, and enhancement of gardens to ensure they are visually appealing, well-coordinated, and seasonally vibrant. Manage plant selection, layout, and sustainable landscaping practices.
• Leadership: Apply your extensive plant knowledge to sustain thriving landscapes through effective gardening techniques, pest management, and soil health practices.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement seasonal landscaping plans to maintain visual appeal and ecological balance year-round.
• Team Development: Guide garden teams to consistently deliver exceptional results.
• Innovative Projects: Drive new landscaping initiatives, designing and overseeing projects for communal areas and private spaces.
• Community Engagement: Organize engaging garden talks and activities to inspire residents and foster appreciation for the estates' landscapes.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth operations by maintaining detailed records of planting schedules, garden maintenance, and plant inventories.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• A degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, or related field would be an advantage 

Experience & Expertise

• Extensive experience managing multiple luxury estates or high-profile landscaping projects.
• Strong knowledge of landscape architecture, plant biology, irrigation systems, and sustainable design principles.

Skills & Attributes

• Visionary Leadership: A creative mind with the ability to conceptualize and execute exceptional outdoor spaces.
• Strategic Thinker: Highly organized and skilled at managing complex, multi-site projects.
• Collaborative Leader: Inspirational and supportive, with a proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Problem Solver: Expert in addressing challenges related to plant health, soil conditions, and environmental factors.
• Innovative & Adaptable: Open to new ideas, solutions, and techniques to enhance landscapes

Specific Requirements

• Own reliable transport.
• Clear criminal record.
• Contactable references (written references preferred).

Competitive Salary: Starting at R28,000 CTC, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 12h00,

Be a part of Faircape Life’s mission to create extraordinary living environments where luxury meets nature.

Explore more about us at faircape.co.za.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and passion to this exciting leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

Note: If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.