Assistant Nursery Manager — Spekboom Restoration Project

Imperative Global Group, Inc.; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperative Global Group, Inc. invites applications for an Assistant Nursery Manager to oversee a 20-30 million capacity Spekboom nursery, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality outputs.

The role supports a pioneering native forest restoration project spanning 100,000 hectares and involves rotation standby duties with other managers. Based in Gqeberha or the Eastern Cape, SA, the position requires coordinating staff, inventory, equipment and logistics while maintaining PQI standards

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in horticulture, agriculture, plant science or forestry is required.
• Experience in nursery operations and plant production is preferred.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursery operations including production, maintenance and logistics.
• Lead nursery staff, allocate tasks, monitor productivity and provide training.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance across all operations.
• Maintain Plant Quality Index (PQI) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage inventory, stores, vehicles and procurement for nursery supplies.
• Prepare regular reports on performance, metrics and resource use.
• Collaborate with Nursery Manager and team to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Plant production knowledge

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Plant Science/ Forestry (NQF 6+)

Tools

Isometrix

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Inventory systems

Job description

Imperative Global Group, Inc. invites applications for an Assistant Nursery Manager to oversee a 20-30 million capacity Spekboom nursery, ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality outputs.

The role supports a pioneering native forest restoration project spanning 100,000 hectares and involves rotation standby duties with other managers. Based in Gqeberha or the Eastern Cape, SA, the position requires coordinating staff, inventory, equipment and logistics while maintaining PQI standards