Greenhouse Operations Manager: Horticulture Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training and industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturalist with a specialization in greenhouse operations in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing and optimizing production within state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities, implementing advanced cultivation techniques, and developing innovative horticultural practices.

The successful candidate will supervise greenhouse staff, monitor environmental controls, and collaborate with sales to meet market demand while ensuring compliance with health,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on greenhouse management experience.
• Deep knowledge of greenhouse environmental controls, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Familiarity with common pests and diseases and their management.
• Experience with protected cultivation methods and crop types.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Gauteng agricultural landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations in advanced greenhouse facilities, ensuring optimal environmental conditions.
• Develop and implement cultivation plans for ornamental and edible crops.
• Monitor plant health, diagnose pests and diseases, and apply integrated pest management.
• Oversee irrigation and nutrient delivery systems with precision.
• Conduct trials on new crops, media, and nutrients to improve quality and yield.
• Maintain records of growing conditions, crop performance, and resource usage.
• Supervise and train greenhouse technicians and assistants.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to align production with demand.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in Centurion.

Skills

Observational skills

Problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturalist with a specialization in greenhouse operations in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on managing and optimizing production within state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities, implementing advanced cultivation techniques, and developing innovative horticultural practices.

The successful candidate will supervise greenhouse staff, monitor environmental controls, and collaborate with sales to meet market demand while ensuring compliance with health,