Greenhouse Operations Lead - IPM, Propagation & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Vor Ort; ZAR 360.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Horticultural Specialist to manage state-of-the-art greenhouse operations in Klerksdorp. This hands-on role requires expertise in protected cultivation, plant physiology, IPM, propagation, and fertigation, with responsibility for overseeing growth from propagation to final product.

You will lead a small team, monitor climate and environmental controls, maintain records, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in greenhouse management or horticultural production.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, propagation techniques, and crop nutrition.
• Experience with IPM strategies in a controlled environment.
• Familiarity with greenhouse automation and environmental control systems.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Good record-keeping and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• A valid driver's license for site visits and coordination in Klerksdorp area.

Aufgaben

• Overseeing daily greenhouse operations, including climate control, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Managing plant propagation, transplanting, and crop scheduling.
• Implementing and monitoring IPM programs.
• Ensuring optimal plant health and maximizing crop yield and quality.
• Operating and maintaining greenhouse environmental control systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting, CO2 enrichment).
• Managing nutrient solutions and fertigation systems.
• Conducting regular crop inspections and diagnosing any issues.
• Supervising and training greenhouse staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of planting, treatments, yields, and environmental data.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards within the greenhouse.

Kenntnisse

Plant physiology

Propagation techniques

Crop nutrition

IPM

Greenhouse automation

Environmental control systems

Observational skills

Leadership

Record-keeping

Data analysis

Driver's license

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Greenhouse automation systems

Environmental control systems

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Horticultural Specialist to manage state-of-the-art greenhouse operations in Klerksdorp. This hands-on role requires expertise in protected cultivation, plant physiology, IPM, propagation, and fertigation, with responsibility for overseeing growth from propagation to final product.

You will lead a small team, monitor climate and environmental controls, maintain records, and ensure safety and quality standards.