Assistant Nursery Manager

Pronel Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established South African nursery is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager to oversee nursery propagation activities and logistics in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should possess a horticulture or agriculture qualification and have experience with avocado or orchard operations. Strong planning, organisational skills, and teamwork are essential. This role requires a hands-on approach and a commitment to producing high-quality plants. Professional English proficiency is needed, and isiXhosa will be an advantage. Please send your CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be honest, reliable, and hardworking.
• Professional proficiency in English; isiXhosa is an advantage.
• Must have avocado or orchard experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of nursery propagation activities.
• Support the supervision and management of nursery staff.
• Manage irrigation and nutrient programmes for plants.
• Coordinate dispatch operations and logistics.
• Capture production data and ensure plant traceability.
• Provide after-sales technical support to clients.
• Assist with farm maintenance and expansion projects.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Technical competency

Hands-on approach

Education

Horticulture or Agriculture qualification (diploma or degree)

Job description

A well-established South African nursery specialising in the production of high-quality avocado trees is seeking a disciplined, motivated, and technically competent Assistant Nursery Manager to join its Eastern Cape operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of nursery propagation activities
• Support the supervision and management of nursery staff
• Manage irrigation and nutrient programmes for greenhouse and shade-house plants
• Coordinate dispatch operations and logistics
• Capture production data and ensure full plant traceability
• Provide after-sales technical support to clients
• Assist with farm maintenance operations, construction, and expansion projects

Candidate Requirements

• Honest, reliable, and hardworking, with a hands‑on approach
• Strong planning, organisational, and time‑management skills
• Positive attitude, conscientious work ethic, and ability to work effectively within a team
• Relevant horticulture or agriculture qualification (diploma or degree)
• Avocado or orchard experience will be advantageous
• Professional proficiency in English; isiXhosa will be an advantage
• Strong commitment to producing consistently high-quality plants

If you meet the requirements please send your CV to: [e-mail]