Hybrid Horticulture and Greenhouse Operations Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Hybrid role

Innovative team

Modern facility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturalist to manage its Pretoria greenhouse facilities. You will oversee daily operations, optimize environmental controls, and lead a team to achieve high-quality yields in a cutting-edge facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in plant physiology, IPM, and hydroponic or soilless systems, with at least five years of greenhouse management experience. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Horticulture, Plant Science, Botany or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in greenhouse management and cultivation.
• In-depth knowledge of plant physiology, IPM, and environmental controls.
• Experience with hydroponic or soilless growing systems is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily greenhouse operations: planting, propagation, cultivation and harvesting schedules.
• Manage environmental control systems (temp, humidity, lighting, CO2) to optimize growth.
• Develop and implement IPM strategies.
• Monitor plant health, nutrition, and water needs; adjust practices as required.
• Supervise and train greenhouse staff; ensure safety protocols.
• Manage irrigation, fertilization, and nutrient delivery.
• Conduct trials on new varieties, media, and cultivation techniques.
• Maintain detailed records of growing conditions and pest/disease occurrences.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to forecast production needs and ensure quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Greenhouse operations

Education

Degree or diploma in Horticulture/Plant Science/Botany

Tools

Greenhouse automation systems

Data logging systems

IPM tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Horticulturalist to manage its Pretoria greenhouse facilities. You will oversee daily operations, optimize environmental controls, and lead a team to achieve high-quality yields in a cutting-edge facility.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in plant physiology, IPM, and hydroponic or soilless systems, with at least five years of greenhouse management experience. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.