Greenhouse Operations Lead - Horticulture & Tech Hybrid

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 420 000 - 660 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work setup

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is assisting a client in Benoni, Gauteng to recruit a Horticulturalist to lead state-of-the-art greenhouse operations. The role focuses on controlled environment agriculture to maximise yield, plant health and crop quality, combining hands-on plant care with technical management.

You will oversee environmental controls, nutrient and irrigation scheduling, and IPM strategies while guiding a team of greenhouse workers.

Qualificações

• Diploma or degree in horticulture or related field is required.
• Minimum 4 years of greenhouse management or related horticultural experience.
• Proven expertise with hydroponics, aeroponics or other controlled environment systems.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, pests and diseases, and nutrient management.
• Experience with environmental control systems and monitoring technology.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate greenhouse staff.
• Familiarity with Gauteng agricultural landscape is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all greenhouse operations: planting, propagation, cultivation and harvesting.
• Manage environmental control systems: temperature, humidity, lighting and CO2.
• Develop and implement nutrient and irrigation schedules.
• Monitor plant health and implement IPM strategies.
• Maintain records of growing conditions, crop progress and resource usage.
• Supervise and train greenhouse staff; ensure efficient workflow and best practices.
• Research and adopt new horticultural technologies and techniques.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to meet production targets and customer demands.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance.

Conhecimentos

Pest and disease management

IPM knowledge

Team leadership

Environmental controls

Formação académica

Diploma or Degree in Horticulture/Plant Science/Agriculture or related field

Ferramentas

Hydroponics systems

Aeroponics systems

CO2 and climate control equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is assisting a client in Benoni, Gauteng to recruit a Horticulturalist to lead state-of-the-art greenhouse operations. The role focuses on controlled environment agriculture to maximise yield, plant health and crop quality, combining hands-on plant care with technical management.

You will oversee environmental controls, nutrient and irrigation scheduling, and IPM strategies while guiding a team of greenhouse workers.