Greenhouse Ops Lead - Horticulture & Innovation

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Horticulturist to manage a cutting-edge greenhouse in Centurion, Gauteng. You will oversee climate-controlled cultivation, optimize irrigation, nutrition, pest and disease strategies, and ensure high-quality yields from premium crops.

You will lead a team of horticultural technicians, implement research findings, and drive efficiency using advanced greenhouse technologies in an urban farming setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in greenhouse management with climate control, irrigation, pest and disease control, and nutrient management.
• Proven ability to lead a team of horticultural technicians.
• Experience implementing research findings to improve yield and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of controlled environment agriculture in a state-of-the-art greenhouse.
• Lead and develop a team of horticultural technicians.
• Drive operational efficiency and apply advanced horticultural technologies.

Skills

Greenhouse management

Climate control

Irrigation systems

Pest and disease management

Nutrient management

Team leadership

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Horticulturist to manage a cutting-edge greenhouse in Centurion, Gauteng. You will oversee climate-controlled cultivation, optimize irrigation, nutrition, pest and disease strategies, and ensure high-quality yields from premium crops.

You will lead a team of horticultural technicians, implement research findings, and drive efficiency using advanced greenhouse technologies in an urban farming setting.