Greenhouse Horticulturist: Operations & Growth Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturalist to manage state-of-the-art greenhouse operations near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee daily greenhouse activities, optimize irrigation and fertigation, and control environmental parameters for high-value crops.

The role requires a degree in horticulture or related field and at least four years of greenhouse experience, with strong IPM knowledge and leadership abilities to supervise staff and ensure quality production.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial horticultural production, with greenhouse focus.
• In-depth knowledge of plant physiology, crop nutrition, IPM principles.
• Experience with environmental control systems, irrigation, and fertigation in greenhouses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of commercial greenhouses and maintain optimal growing conditions.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation programs tailored to crop needs.
• Monitor and control environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, light, and CO2.
• Implement IPM strategies to ensure crop health and reduce chemical use.
• Supervise propagation and transplanting processes for various crops.
• Lead greenhouse staff, provide training on horticultural techniques and safety.
• Maintain detailed records of crop performance, inputs, and environmental data.
• Collaborate on production planning, yield forecasting and quality control.
• Stay updated on new horticultural technologies and best practices.

Skills

Plant physiology

IPM

Environmental control

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Horticulture/Plant Science/Agriculture

Tools

Greenhouse environmental controls

Irrigation & fertigation systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturalist to manage state-of-the-art greenhouse operations near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee daily greenhouse activities, optimize irrigation and fertigation, and control environmental parameters for high-value crops.

The role requires a degree in horticulture or related field and at least four years of greenhouse experience, with strong IPM knowledge and leadership abilities to supervise staff and ensure quality production.