Greenhouse Operations Lead – Horticulture & Tech

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Modern greenhouse technology

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Horticulturalist focused on greenhouse operations for a specialized horticultural farm in Benoni, Gauteng. You will manage seed propagation, crop production, harvest and post-harvest handling within controlled environments, ensuring high-quality yields.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years hands-on greenhouse experience, strong knowledge of plant physiology and IPM, and familiarity with hydroponic or soilless systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Horticulture or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on greenhouse management experience.
• Knowledge of plant physiology, pathology, and entomology in controlled environments.
• Experience with hydroponic or soilless growing systems preferred.
• Familiarity with greenhouse climate control systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of commercial greenhouses and optimize growing conditions.
• Manage propagation, seeding, transplanting and crop cultivation.
• Monitor environmental factors: temperature, humidity, light and CO2.
• Implement IPM strategies within greenhouse environments.
• Oversee hydroponic or substrate-based systems, including nutrients.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation schedules for optimal health.
• Maintain records of crop production, inputs, environmental data, and observations.
• Supervise greenhouse staff and ensure best practices.
• Oversee infrastructure, irrigation systems and climate control equipment.
• Ensure harvest quality and post-harvest handling as required.

Skills

Horticulture expertise

Greenhouse management

IPM

Hydroponics

Climate control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Horticulture

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Horticulturalist focused on greenhouse operations for a specialized horticultural farm in Benoni, Gauteng. You will manage seed propagation, crop production, harvest and post-harvest handling within controlled environments, ensuring high-quality yields.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years hands-on greenhouse experience, strong knowledge of plant physiology and IPM, and familiarity with hydroponic or soilless systems.