Head of Spekboom Nursery Operations (Eastern Cape)

NatCarbon Africa; Jansenville; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NatCarbon Africa seeks a Nursery Manager for the Spekboom Restoration Project in Jansenville, Eastern Cape. You will oversee the production of 20–30 million high quality Spekboom plants annually using the Ellepot system, while coordinating with an IMT and a service-provider arm to deliver a high-performing operation.

You will lead QA, SOPs, safety, data capture, and budget management, ensuring timely reporting and operational excellence in a challenging, large-scale nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum a tertiary qualification in Horticulture or related field.
• Experience with large-scale propagation and nursery operations.
• Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Direct production of 20–30 million Spekboom plants per year using Ellepot.
• Lead Integrated Management Team and coordinate with service provider.
• Ensure PQI compliance and SOP adherence across the nursery.
• Oversee health and safety, data capture, and weekly/monthly reporting.
• Manage annual production targets aligned to planting schedules.

Skills

Ellepot propagation

Horticulture leadership

Safety management

Data and reporting

Staff coaching

Budget management

Quality control

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BTech/ BSc in Horticulture or related field

Tools

MyCrops

KoBo

Job description

NatCarbon Africa seeks a Nursery Manager for the Spekboom Restoration Project in Jansenville, Eastern Cape. You will oversee the production of 20–30 million high quality Spekboom plants annually using the Ellepot system, while coordinating with an IMT and a service-provider arm to deliver a high-performing operation.

You will lead QA, SOPs, safety, data capture, and budget management, ensuring timely reporting and operational excellence in a challenging, large-scale nursery environment.