Jobs Namibia

Landscaper (Trainee)

Job Title	Landscaper (Trainee)
Employer	Puffin Packaging
Adress: Country	Namibia
Address: City	Oranjemund
Work type	Internship
Expected Salary	26128 NAD
Posting Date	Tue Jun 10 2025
End Date	Sun Jul 06 2025

Description:

We’re offering a position for a Gardener / Landscaper Trainee — perfect for someone who enjoys fresh air, steady work, and learning by doing. If you’ve never planted a flower or trimmed a hedge, that’s okay — we’ll teach you from the ground up. You’ll start with basic tasks like raking, watering, weeding, and helping move soil, mulch, and plants. Your early days will include sweeping paths, preparing soil, unloading plants, and cleaning up after the crew. You’ll learn how to identify common plants, trim bushes, remove weeds, and lay down mulch the right way. You’ll also begin to understand how seasons affect plants — when to plant, when to prune, and when to let things rest. Expect early mornings, fresh air, physical effort, and that unique satisfaction of seeing your work bloom. We’ll show you how to shape flower beds, edge lawns, and make small spaces feel neat and intentional. You’ll assist with planting trees, building borders, and sometimes even installing irrigation systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Build and maintain retaining walls, patios, fences, or raised beds using basic construction tools and techniques.
• Transport soil, compost, rocks, or plants using wheelbarrows, carts, or light machinery as needed on-site.
• Install sod, turf, or ground cover and prepare soil by digging, aerating, or grading for optimal growing conditions.
• Work with clients or property managers to understand landscaping preferences, budgets, and seasonal maintenance needs.
• Design and install garden layouts, flower beds, irrigation systems, and decorative features like walkways, rock borders, or lighting.

Preferred:

• Familiar with planting, pruning, mowing, weeding, mulching, and seasonal clean-up tasks.
• Comfortable working in teams or independently depending on project scope.
• Willing to assist with hardscaping tasks such as laying stones, borders, or light pathway construction.
• Can identify common plant species, weeds, and signs of disease or poor soil health.
• Enjoys hands-on work, fresh air, and seeing the results of their efforts grow over time.

Benefits:

• If you love nature and want to work with it, not against it — you’ll thrive here.
• Low-drama, high-pride crews — leave egos at the gate, bring gloves.
• Clients see you as a pro — not just “the guy with a rake.”
• No micromanagement — we trust your green thumb and your instinct.
• Breathe fresh air, stay active, and sleep like a log — good kind of tired.

You’ll also assist in seasonal work like planting spring bulbs, prepping for winter, and refreshing gardens in the fall. We’ll show you how to recognize signs of plant stress, nutrient issues, and when to water deep or light. This is a job where you’ll grow physically stronger, mentally clearer, and more connected to the natural world. You’ll gain responsibility quickly if you show up, work hard, and stay curious about how things grow. You’ll become part of a team that cares about the land, the look, and the long-term health of every garden. We value reliability, patience, and a quiet love for growing things more than speed or perfection. This role is about effort, presence, and care — no rush, just steady improvement and natural reward. This work is physical, peaceful, and grounding — it connects you to the real world in a real way. If you’re ready to build something alive with your hands and heart — we’re ready to get you started.