Senior Horticulturist

Eram Talent; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a Senior Horticulturist to lead horticultural practices and enhance sustainability. The role involves directing research, designing work programs, and providing guidance on pest management and community projects. Ideal candidates have a degree in Agriculture and extensive experience in horticulture.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in gardening, landscaping, or agriculture, including 8 in horticulture.
• Expertise in pest management, soil analysis, and landscape design.

Responsibilities

• Lead horticultural practices and provide expertise in plant cultivation.
• Direct research on land use problems and suitable plant varieties.
• Design work programs for landscaping and nursery personnel.

Skills

Research and experimentation

Horticultural practices

Plant pest control

Sustainable practices

Community project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a highly qualified Senior Horticulturist to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading horticultural practices and providing expertise in the cultivation of various plant species. Your knowledge and skills will contribute to the design and implementation of effective growing strategies, enhancing both production quality and sustainability.

As a Senior Horticulturist, you will work closely with other professionals to ensure that all horticultural activities align with our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Job Description:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent from a recognized and approved program.
• 10 years of experience in gardening, landscaping, agriculture, or equivalent, including at least 8 years in horticulture, gardening, plantations, or equivalent.
• Responsibility for directing research and experiments to identify land use problems, suitable plant varieties, techniques for nursery operations, and best methods for planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting agricultural/horticultural products, as well as pest/weed management.
• Provision of guidance on planning and developing community projects, including the development of programs to achieve quality landscaping designs, effective implementation, and potential cost reduction.
• Provision of guidance on training programs for staff personnel in the latest agricultural/horticultural technologies or methodologies, including plant insect/pest control.
• Study and analysis of soil characteristics, along with the development of improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or other relevant technologies.
• Design of work programs for implementation by Gardening, Landscaping, and Nursery personnel. Includes review and advisory responsibilities regarding staff performance, along with the preparation of periodic reports for supervisory evaluation.
• Coordination and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs to control horticultural and agricultural pests in all landscaped areas, including residences.
• Advisory and instructional responsibilities on plant pest control, including the conduct of surveys, sample collection, and study of plant pests and materials to enhance pest control efforts.