MARCUS GOVENDER

I manage and co-ordinate all TopTurf's landscaping projects at Anahita IRS, Mauritius. This included the Ernie Els designed 18-hole golf course, the world class Four Seasons Resort, all the retail and residential components, and infrastructure. Value of contract is approximately MUR500,000,000 over a 4 year period ending in 2011.

I was promoted to regional maintenance manager overseeing all the company's landscape maintenance contracts in the KwaZulu Natal province. I had to ensure that our landscape maintenance was of a high standard and works were executed using the proper horticultural practices. i was also responsible for new business development, pricing and client liaison.

I later travelled around South Africa, managing the construction of recreational parks and green spaces funded by IDT and SAB. It was an awesome experience to live and experience our diverse lifestyles. I later moved back home and was responsible for managing all the company's landscape construction projects within the Durban area.

I was responsible for establishing and maintaining an indigenous tree nursery to supply all the company's projects in the Durban North area, including Gateway Theatre of Shopping. I was later tasked with the landscape construction of the Umhlanga Rocks New Town Centre. This entire development was the brainchild of Moreland Developers and Tongaat Hullets. This internship experience was the start of my green industry future...