Greenhouse Operations Manager | Horticulture & IPM

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Paid vacation

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturist to manage state-of-the-art greenhouse operations in the Eastern Cape. You will oversee environmental control, nutrient management, IPM, and staff supervision to ensure optimal growth and product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field and at least 3 years in greenhouse management. Proficiency with Priva/Argus systems is preferred; on-site position in Port Elizabeth area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant science, or related field.
• At least 3 years in greenhouse management or related horticultural role.
• Experience with environmental control systems (Priva/Argus).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day greenhouse operations, ensuring optimal environmental conditions for plant growth.
• Develop crop-specific cultivation plans including planting schedules and nutrient feeding programs.
• Monitor plant health, identify diseases and pests, and implement IPM strategies.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of greenhouse control systems and equipment.
• Manage a team of greenhouse technicians and assistants, providing training and guidance.
• Maintain detailed records of planting, growth, yield, pest/disease outbreaks, and environmental data.
• Ensure compliance with quality control standards and horticultural best practices.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on crop trials and cultivation techniques.

Skills

Horticulture

Plant physiology

IPM

Environmental systems

Team leadership

Record-keeping

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Tools

Priva

Argus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturist to manage state-of-the-art greenhouse operations in the Eastern Cape. You will oversee environmental control, nutrient management, IPM, and staff supervision to ensure optimal growth and product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field and at least 3 years in greenhouse management. Proficiency with Priva/Argus systems is preferred; on-site position in Port Elizabeth area.