Hybrid Horticultural Production Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Annual leave and sick leave

Modern facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Horticultural Production Manager to lead the full production cycle from propagation to harvest. This hybrid role blends hands-on management with remote monitoring to optimize plant health, yield and quality while advancing sustainable growing practices.

You will lead a team of technicians, oversee irrigation, fertigation, IPM and environmental controls, and coordinate with sales and logistics to ensure timely delivery.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in horticultural production management.
• Experience with greenhouse operations, crop propagation, and plant nutrition.
• Strong knowledge of pest and disease identification and IPM strategies.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work model with on-site and remote tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all stages of crop production from planning to harvest.
• Manage irrigation, fertigation, and environmental controls.
• Lead and develop a team of horticultural staff.
• Implement quality control measures across production.
• Maintain records of crop performance, inputs, labor, and costs.
• Coordinate with sales and logistics for timely delivery.
• Utilize remote monitoring technologies to optimize operations.

Conocimientos

IPM knowledge

Irrigation systems

Environmental controls

Team leadership

Remote monitoring

Data tracking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture/Related field

Herramientas

Farm management software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Horticultural Production Manager to lead the full production cycle from propagation to harvest. This hybrid role blends hands-on management with remote monitoring to optimize plant health, yield and quality while advancing sustainable growing practices.

You will lead a team of technicians, oversee irrigation, fertigation, IPM and environmental controls, and coordinate with sales and logistics to ensure timely delivery.