Lilongwe Golf Club
Vacancy: Greenkeeper
Location: Lilongwe
We are looking for a highly skilled Greenkeeper to oversee the maintenance, management and development of the golf course facilities.
Role Overview
The Greenkeeper overall responsibility is maintaining the pristine condition of the course and ensuring optimal playing conditions for golfers. This role reports directly to the General Manager and also partners closely with the Golf Captain.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform daily maintenance tasks on golf course greens, tees, and fairways.
- Operate and maintain turf care equipment, such as mowers and trimmers.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments to turf as needed.
- Monitor the health of grass and soil, adjusting irrigation and fertilization schedules.
- Conduct routine inspections of the course to identify and address any maintenance needs.
- Assist in landscape projects, including planting trees, shrubs, and other vegetation.
- Maintain sand traps, water hazards, and other course features.
- Collaborate with the grounds-keeping team to ensure overall course quality.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- First Degree – Agronomy or equivalent.
- Certificate in turf management/ Knowledge of turf management principles.
- Experience in golf course maintenance preferred.
- Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labor.
- Willingness to work early mornings and weekends as needed.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Turf management
- Landscape maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Irrigation systems
- Pesticide application
- Fertilization techniques
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Physical fitness
Interested candidates, meeting the above requirements should submit applications, including curriculum vitae, cover letter and certificates through email to Hr.admin@llgolfclub.com, addressed to the attention of;
The Human Resource and Administration Officer
Lilongwe Golf Club
P.O Box 160
Lilongwe
Closing date for receiving applications is 22nd August 2025. Only shortlisted applicants shall be acknowledged.