Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Horticultural Learnership 2026: 60 Training Opportunities in Plant Care and Landscaping

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has opened applications for its 2026 Horticultural Learnership, offering 60 temporary training positions in Gauteng. The programme is designed to equip learners with practical skills in plant care, landscaping, and environmental management.

This learnership runs for 9 to 12 months and provides hands-on experience within public parks and horticultural environments across Johannesburg.

For young people interested in working outdoors and building skills in landscaping and plant maintenance, this opportunity offers structured training in a real municipal setting.

About Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is responsible for managing public parks, green spaces, and conservation areas within the City of Johannesburg. The organisation plays a key role in maintaining urban biodiversity, recreational facilities, and environmental sustainability.

Through learnership programmes like this one, the organisation supports skills development while maintaining high horticultural and environmental standards across the city.

About the Horticultural Learnership

The Horticultural Learnership focuses on plant care, propagation, environmental protection, and safe use of horticultural equipment.

Learners will gain exposure to practical landscaping activities and daily park maintenance tasks. The programme combines structured workplace learning with physical outdoor work.

A total of 60 positions are available.

What You Will Learn

The programme covers a wide range of horticultural skills.

Plant Care and Maintenance

Learners will be trained in:

• Identifying soil types and preparing soil for planting
• Establishing ornamental and herbaceous plants
• Pruning and shaping shrubs and trees
• Applying fertilisers correctly
• Watering landscaped areas and managing irrigation systems

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Propagation and Cultivation

Participants will learn how to:

• Propagate plants from seeds and stem cuttings
• Use appropriate growth media in containers
• Identify and care for ornamental seedlings

Pest and Weed Control

Training will include:

• Manual and chemical weed removal
• Identifying alien invasive plants
• Mixing and applying herbicides or pesticides
• Basic pest control practices

Environmental and Safety Standards

Learners will be expected to:

• Apply health and safety principles
• Demonstrate environmental protection awareness
• Work responsibly within a horticultural setting

Technical and Physical Skills

The programme also requires:

• Safe handling of horticultural machinery and equipment
• Physical fitness for manual outdoor work
• Basic literacy skills for communication and reporting

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must have:

Grade 12 certificate (achieved) or NQF Level 4

Applicants should also have basic knowledge of:

• Health and safety within a horticultural environment
• Soil science

The position is open at Student/Graduate work level.

Duration and Remuneration

The learnership will run for 9 to 12 months.

Remuneration is market-related.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is suitable for individuals who:

• Enjoy working outdoors
• Are physically fit and healthy
• Have an interest in landscaping and environmental care
• Are willing to perform manual labour
• Can read, write, and communicate effectively

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo recruitment platform:

Apply Online here

Ensure that all required information is completed accurately before submitting your application.

Closing Date

A specific closing date has not been provided. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Conclusion

The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Horticultural Learnership 2026 offers 60 practical training opportunities in plant care, landscaping, and environmental maintenance. Over 9 to 12 months, learners will gain hands-on experience in maintaining public green spaces across Johannesburg.

For individuals seeking entry-level experience in horticulture and outdoor environmental work, this programme provides structured training within a municipal environment.