Horticultural Specialist - Greenhouse Operations

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Tech advancement

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticultural Specialist to manage its advanced greenhouse facilities in Centurion. The role focuses on cultivating high‑value crops, using innovative climate control, nutrient delivery, and pest management systems to maximize health and yield.

You will balance hands-on work with strategic planning, data‑driven decisions, and leadership of greenhouse staff in a hybrid work setting. A degree in horticulture and 5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Botany, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in greenhouse management or horticultural production.
• Knowledge of plant physiology, propagation and nutrient needs.
• Hydroponic or advanced controlled environment systems experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills for environmental and plant data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee greenhouse operations: environmental control, irrigation, and nutrients.
• Monitor plant health; identify diseases and pests; implement IPM.
• Conduct trials on varieties, media, and cultivation techniques.
• Manage greenhouse staff; ensure safety and procedures.
• Maintain records of crop progress and environmental data.

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Horticultural Specialist to manage their advanced greenhouse facilities in Centurion . This role focuses on cultivating a variety of high-value horticultural products, employing innovative techniques to ensure optimal plant health and yield. You will be instrumental in managing climate control, nutrient delivery, and pest management systems within the greenhouse environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated plant science professional to contribute to a leading horticultural enterprise, balancing hands‑on work with strategic planning and data‑driven decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of greenhouse operations, including environmental control (temperature, humidity, light), irrigation, and nutrient management.
• Monitor plant health, identify diseases and pests, and implement appropriate integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
• Conduct research and trials on new varieties, growing media, and cultivation techniques to improve crop quality and yield.
• Manage greenhouse staff, providing guidance and ensuring adherence to operational protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed records of crop progress, environmental data, and resource consumption for performance analysis.

Requirements

• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Botany, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in greenhouse management or horticultural production.
• In-depth knowledge of plant physiology, propagation, and nutrient requirements.
• Experience with hydroponic or advanced controlled environment agriculture systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret environmental and plant data.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art horticultural technology.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth within the company.