Greenhouse Production Lead — High-Value Crops

Placements24; Benoni; Presencial; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Horticultural Production Manager for state-of-the-art greenhouse operations in Benoni, Gauteng. You will oversee all plant production activities, lead a team of technicians, and implement advanced growing techniques to ensure high-quality yields and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on environmental controls, IPM, hydroponic systems, and data-driven production planning.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in horticultural production, with a strong focus on greenhouse management.
• Experience with integrated pest management (IPM) and hydroponic/soilless systems.
• Solid knowledge of plant physiology, crop nutrition, and environmental controls in a greenhouse setting.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with greenhouse management software and data logging.
• Familiarity with Gauteng horticulture is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Manage daily greenhouse operations including environmental controls, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Oversee propagation, cultivation, and harvesting of crops.
• Develop and implement crop production schedules to meet sales targets and quality standards.
• Monitor plant health, identify pests and diseases, and apply control strategies.
• Lead, train, and supervise greenhouse staff with emphasis on safety and efficiency.
• Manage inventory of growing media, nutrients, and pest control agents.
• Evaluate new technologies and growing techniques to improve efficiency and quality.
• Maintain detailed production records and environmental data.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and company policies in Benoni.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Environmental controls

IPM knowledge

Data logging

Crop health monitoring

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture/Plant Science

Ferramentas

Greenhouse management software

Data logging systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Horticultural Production Manager for state-of-the-art greenhouse operations in Benoni, Gauteng. You will oversee all plant production activities, lead a team of technicians, and implement advanced growing techniques to ensure high-quality yields and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on environmental controls, IPM, hydroponic systems, and data-driven production planning.