Assistant Nursery Manager

Contours Landscapes; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape construction firm in Cape Town is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of the nursery and manage staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in nursery management and must be knowledgeable in plant care and safety regulations. Responsibilities include crop scheduling, monitoring plant quality, and adhering to health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a nursery environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual plans for seasonal plant rotations.
• Manage crop scheduling for planting and harvesting.
• Oversee care and maintenance of nursery stock.

Skills

Budgeting and financial controls

Production and project management

Logistics planning and organising

Stakeholder relations and customer service

Safety health environmental & quality management (SHEQ)

Leadership and teamwork

Conflict resolution coaching and mentoring

Interpersonal and HR skills

Risk management understanding

Education

BSc Degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Contours Landscapes (PTY) Ltd is an established and accomplished landscape construction firm with its head office located in Muizenberg Cape Town. This vacancy is available immediately.

Brief Job Description

Contours Landscapes (PTY) Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Assistant Nursery Manager who will be responsible for the daily operations involved with running a greenhouse or nursery alongside the Maintenance Manager. The role includes the implementation of best management practices that ensure high levels of plant quality and that health and safety obligations are met as well as overseeing nursery maintenance.

Remuneration Package

Salary is negotiable but will be market-related and commensurate with skills qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Production of Quality Planting Material: Develop detailed annual plans for the seasonal rotation of plants flowers etc in the facility's various landscaped areas and flowerbeds.
• Direct and assist the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement and spraying of trees and shrubs and tending to high-stress areas especially during the summer months.
• Manage crop scheduling for timing of appropriate planting and harvesting.
• Oversee the care and maintenance of nursery stock plants, shrubs and trees on the facility grounds including pruning, trimming and grounds maintenance.
• This includes chemical application and schedules irrigation, fertilization, monitoring and regulating greenhouse / nursery conditions to ensure optimum growth and health of plants.

Safety Management

• Oversee pest and disease monitoring, stay up to date with weekly husbandry tasks and timeous rejuvenation of mother stock material when needed.
• Stay attuned with current fertilizer and pesticide applications. Participate in the application of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Ensuring all staff, customers and visitors comply with safety standards.
• Management of audits and all Health and Safety and risk assessments.

Customer Service Delivery

• Work collaboratively with business partners to ensure best plant health and clean stock practices.

Administration

• Control costs and assist in annual budget planning.
• Assist in monitoring business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Recording and Maintaining accurate crop records and inventory control including accurate receiving daily / weekly inventory counts and minimize shrinkage through proper utilization of current inventory programs and horticultural practices.

People Management

• Overseeing and monitoring staff.
• Motivate, develop and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job and assuring adherence to established procedures.
• Assure that effective orientation and training are given.
• Incorporate safe work practices in job performance.
• General Human Relations (HR) related administrative tasks up to disciplinary level.
• Monitoring & ensuring that disciplinary measures are exacted & rolled out as per company mandate and legislation.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

• (Forestry / Agriculture) or BSc Degree in Horticulture

WORK-BASED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years in a nursery environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

SKILLS

• Budgeting and financial controls.
• Production and project management.
• Logistics planning and organising.
• Stakeholder relations and customer service.
• Safety health environmental & quality management (SHEQ).
• Administrative knowledge & recording systems.
• Leadership and teamwork.
• Conflict resolution coaching and mentoring.
• Interpersonal and HR skills.
• Risk management understanding.
• Deadline driven, detail oriented, able to prioritise.

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• RSA citizen.
• Valid drivers license with no endorsements.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Pesticide handling / application operator.
• Contactable references.
• Police Clearance Certificate (issued within the last 3 months) required; when shortlisted
• Credit history check may be conducted
• Physically fit able to work outdoors in varying conditions.

I.T. and Computer Literacy

• Literate in the full MS suite i.e. MS Word MS Excel and Outlook (non-negotiable).

Language of Communication

• English
• isiXhosa (Beneficial)
• Afrikaans (Beneficial)

How to Apply

Email the following to with the subject line: Assistant Nursery Manager Your Name & Surname

• CV
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences
• Salary expectation (latest payslip will be requested if shortlisted)
• Contactable references

Only candidates who meet the requirements will be considered. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of submitting your application please consider your application unsuccessful.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Client Server, Advisory, Dsp, Marine Services, ACCA, Avionics

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1