Greenhouse Horticulture Lead - Hybrid, Cutting-Edge Tech

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticultural Specialist to manage advanced greenhouse operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will oversee environmental control, irrigation, and nutrient delivery while implementing IPM and nutrition programs to ensure high-quality yields for local and international markets.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in commercial horticulture with greenhouse management experience, strong knowledge of CEA, plant physiology, and crop nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in commercial horticultural production, with greenhouse management.
• Experience with controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and hydroponic/soilless systems.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology and crop nutrition; IPM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily greenhouse operations including environmental control, irrigation, and nutrient delivery.
• Develop and implement IPM programs emphasizing biological, environmentally-sound solutions.
• Manage plant nutrition programs to ensure optimal uptake and crop health.
• Conduct regular crop inspections and quality assessments, addressing issues promptly.
• Maintain detailed records of growing conditions, inputs, yields, and pest/disease occurrences.
• Supervise and train greenhouse technicians and farm workers.
• Evaluate new horticultural techniques to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to ensure market demands and quality specs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in Tembisa facility.
• Participate in budget management for greenhouse supplies and labor.

Skills

CEA knowledge

Leadership

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Tools

Greenhouse automation

Environmental control systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticultural Specialist to manage advanced greenhouse operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will oversee environmental control, irrigation, and nutrient delivery while implementing IPM and nutrition programs to ensure high-quality yields for local and international markets.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in commercial horticulture with greenhouse management experience, strong knowledge of CEA, plant physiology, and crop nutrition.