Assistant Production Manager : Nursery - Pietermaritzburg

TWK Agri; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking an Assistant Production Manager for their nursery in Pietermaritzburg. The role involves managing production processes, ensuring quality compliance, and supervising a team. Candidates should have a diploma in horticulture or agricultural production and relevant management experience. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar management position.

Responsibilities

• Managing production of subtropical Eucalyptus and ornamental cuttings.
• Leading a team of 25 employees in production.
• Monitoring climate control in rooting tunnels.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Bilingual

Education

Diploma in Horticulture

Diploma in Agricultural Production

Job description

Job title : Assistant Production Manager : Nursery - Pietermaritzburg

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Deadline : June 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing the production of subtropical Eucalyptus and ornamental cuttings
• Ensuring quality compliance with existing systems
• Monitoring climate control in rooting tunnels
• Supervising sizing and sorting of forestry cuttings and seedlings
• Ensuring minimum stock levels are maintained
• Overseeing grow-out sections (irrigation and disease control)
• Leading a team of 25 employees in production
• Recording and capturing data in a nursery management system
• Planning and assigning daily work to labour teams
• Ensuring tasks meet quality standards
• Managing rooting, hardening, and growing-out areas (irrigation, misting, and disease control)
• Assisting with nursery maintenance and infrastructure projects when needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Horticulture or Agricultural production
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar management position
• Driver’s license (Code 08)
• Bilingual (English and isiZulu)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Weekend duties and public holidays when required

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