Horticulture Officer

Mandai Wildlife Group is dedicated to caring for the planet and protecting animals and nature. Conservation education is intrinsic in all interactions with the Group, to inspire action for a healthier world.

Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.

Mandai Wildlife Group advocates for biodiversity, contributes leading wildlife research, develops innovative solutions to promote living sustainably, and collaborates with conservation partners in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The Group provides funding and in-kind support to Mandai Nature for conservation work across Southeast Asia.

Mandai X is the growth accelerator and venture building arm of Mandai Wildlife Group that sparks, catalyses and accelerates innovative ventures in completely new domains that drive growth and impact at scale. 

Main duties and responsibilities:

·Monitor, record and update work schedule and progress

·Supervise daily horticulture maintenance works executed by landscape term contractors and in-house gardeners according to contract specifications and responsibilities including but not limited to adhering to routine work schedules, service reports and ad-hoc job requests

·Assist to monitor and conduct weekly site assessments to inspect landscape term contractor’s performance

·Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors with regard to ad-hoc horticulture work requests, site inspections, meetings and feedbacks as and when assigned

·Assist with materials procurement, including tender/quotation exercise, site show process where required

·Assist to maintain and upkeep machinery and equipment records

·Assist to monitor and record daily harvesting bamboo brose and horticulture work activities

·Monitor overall Watering Regime in park including checking of hose condition, nozzle, automated irrigation installation, etc.

·Carry out Horticulture maintenance works such as planting, nutrient management, mulching, weeding, pruning overgrown shrubs and hedges along buffer zones and animal enclosures

·Any ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

·Minimum Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape / WSQ Advanced Certificate in Landscape Supervision

·At least 2 years’ relevant experience with landscaping maintenance in Singapore (with certificate); fresh diploma graduates are welcome to apply

·Proficient in Microsoft office

·Good command of written and spoken English

·Must be able to work in an outdoor environment

·Proactive and independent