Greenhouse Horticulturist: Precision Cultivation & IPM

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Advanced horticultural technologies

Dynamic team environment

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturist to manage operations in a Centurion greenhouse. The role requires deep knowledge of plant physiology, controlled environment agriculture, and best practices to optimize growth, health and quality of crops.

You will oversee propagation, irrigation and fertigation, environmental controls, IPM, record‑keeping, staff supervision, and safety protocols. A Bachelor's degree in Horticulture and at least four years of greenhouse experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of greenhouse management or commercial horticulture experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, nutrient management, and pest/disease control in controlled environments.
• Experience with automated environmental control systems and fertigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiar with a wide range of ornamental plants, vegetables, or fruits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute propagation and cultivation schedules for various plant species within the greenhouse environment.
• Monitor and adjust environmental controls, including temperature, humidity, light, and CO2 levels, to optimize plant growth.
• Manage nutrient delivery systems (fertigation) to provide plants with essential nutrients at critical growth stages.
• Implement integrated pest and disease management (IPM) strategies, including scouting, identification, and treatment.
• Conduct regular plant health assessments and take corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of all growing activities, including environmental data, nutrient application, pest observations, and yield.
• Operate and maintain greenhouse equipment, including irrigation systems, environmental controllers, and monitoring devices.
• Assist in the selection and trialing of new plant varieties and growing media.
• Supervise and train junior horticultural staff or greenhouse technicians.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation protocols within the greenhouse.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturist to manage operations in a Centurion greenhouse. The role requires deep knowledge of plant physiology, controlled environment agriculture, and best practices to optimize growth, health and quality of crops.

You will oversee propagation, irrigation and fertigation, environmental controls, IPM, record‑keeping, staff supervision, and safety protocols. A Bachelor's degree in Horticulture and at least four years of greenhouse experience are required.