Manager, Horticulture

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· Transition Planning with development groups for East Node Indoor Attractions (ENIA).

· Plan and manage Horticulture operations, analyze resources to achieve higher efficiency and productivity - provide direction and guidance to the team to achieve quality and timely completion of work tasks.

· Liaise with stakeholders for day to day need and plan for ad hoc request within the limited time without affecting original maintenance schedule.

· Propose landscape enhancement/ development work, research & conservation collaborations.

· Control & enforce departmental policies aligned with organization's vision, mission and values.

· Develop fiscal year work plan in terms of productivity and innovation.

· Establish goals/ objectives & delegate tasks to team.

· Participate and present proposal/ job completion, initiatives, etc. in management meeting/ site meeting with various departments/ vendors/ consultants, authorities, etc. as and when required.

· Initiate & prepare necessary purchase requisition, goods receipt, reservation, etc. including Capex & Opex through SAP system.

· Oversee horticulture operations to meet the original landscape design intent.

· Monitor and coordinate with the Development Team for DLP management and record defects for timely clearance inspection leading the smooth hand over / take over.

· Any otherad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Botany, Horticulture, Forestry Science, ecology, Environmental Science / Management, Landscape Architecture or equivalent.

· Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

· Professional Accreditation such as AIH Certified Practising Horticulturist, ISA certified Arborist, SILA Landscape Architect will be an added advantage.

· Good plants knowledge, and prior experience in SESASMi and SAP will be an added advantage.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Purpose-driven, creative, proactive, positive-thinking and possess leadership quality in managing a team.

· Has a deep interest in nature and enjoys working outdoors.