Greenhouse Horticulturist: Innovative Cultivation Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated Horticulturist to manage and optimize advanced greenhouse operations, ensuring high-value crops reach peak health and yield in a controlled environment.

You will oversee climate control, nutrient management, IPM strategies, and equipment performance, while training staff and maintaining detailed crop records. This role offers growth within a supportive team focused on sustainable, high-quality production.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Horticulture or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on greenhouse management experience.
• Strong plant physiology knowledge and pest management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage greenhouse cultivation, seeding to harvest.
• Develop tailored fertilization and irrigation programs.
• Monitor climate controls (temp, humidity, light, CO2).
• Diagnose and manage diseases and pests with IPM.
• Maintain crop records and treatment logs.
• Supervise and train greenhouse staff in Pretoria.

Skills

Plant physiology

Environmental controls

IPM strategies

Observation skills

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Horticulture

Tools

Hydroponics

Aeroponics

Environmental controls

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated Horticulturist to manage and optimize advanced greenhouse operations, ensuring high-value crops reach peak health and yield in a controlled environment.

You will oversee climate control, nutrient management, IPM strategies, and equipment performance, while training staff and maintaining detailed crop records. This role offers growth within a supportive team focused on sustainable, high-quality production.