1. Tips for Successful Application:

• In my experience, tailoring your CV to highlight any experience related to landscaping, horticulture, or other similar fields is the way to go. This could be anything from casual gardening work to relevant study.
• Align your CV and cover letter to emphasize the value you can bring in implementing the company's "strategic business objectives" - they have made a point of highlighting this.
• Showcase your practical knowledge or experience using tools and equipment mentioned in the duties and responsibilities.
• Highlight your mathematical skills aligning with 'O' Level Maths, even when it seems unrelated to Landscaping.
• Explain in your cover letter why you are interested in the jobs in Zimbabwe, specifically at Almond Africa, and how you align with their values and objectives.

2. Areas to Pay Attention to:

• No specific application date given. Applicants should apply as soon as possible.
• Pay careful attention to the application procedure; email format, including academic and professional certificates and at least two reference letters.
• For applicants who may not necessarily meet the criteria, stress any transferable skills you have and demonstrate your eagerness to learn and adapt.
• Applicant age range is stated as 22-50.
• The company maintains an equal-opportunity employment philosophy.

3. Stand Out in a Crowded Candidate Pool:

• What I've noticed over time is, a personalised cover letter goes a long way in standing out - focusing on why you're a great fit for this job specifically rather than using a generic approach.
• Any experience specifically with the employment opportunities in Zimbabwe involving pest control, cleaning, landscaping, and waste management can make a candidate stand out.
• Documented successes in other landscaping jobs, or even enthusiastic amateur projects, will help demonstrate your commitment to this field.

4. Important Things Novice Applicants Might Miss:

• The listing's focus on 'strategic business objectives' signifies the importance this organisation places on staff understanding and supporting their broader mission.
• The job appears to be physically demanding, requiring outdoor work and a range of duties. Some applicants may not consider their ability or willingness to do such work.
• The reference to organic practices - pesticides, fertilisers, compost - suggests the company is eco-conscious. Expressing an appreciation for, or better still, experience with, such practices could be beneficial but is often overlooked by novices.