Hydroponic & Aquaponic Horticulture Manager — Lead Growth

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health insurance and retirement fund

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Professional development in controlled

Access to advanced horticultural tech

Relocation assistance may be available

Employee discounts on fresh produce

Collaborative team environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a hands-on Horticultural Manager to lead our state-of-the-art facility, overseeing hydroponic and aquaponic operations, optimizing crop production and resource efficiency.

You will manage a team of growers, implement nutrient management, IPM, and environmental monitoring to ensure high-quality produce for local and regional markets in a fast-paced, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field
• Minimum 5 years hands-on hydroponic/aquaponic experience
• Proven team leadership and delegation
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology & nutrient management
• Experience with environmental control systems and sensors
• Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hydroponic and aquaponic operations
• Manage nutrient solutions, pH, and water quality
• Implement IPM strategies for soilless systems
• Supervise and train horticultural team
• Monitor environmental controls (temp, humidity, CO2, lighting)
• Develop crop production plans including seeding and harvesting
• Manage inventory of seeds, nutrients, media and supplies
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and QC
• Troubleshoot plant health, system performance, or environmental control
• Contribute to R&D for new varieties and system improvements

Skills

Team leadership

Hydroponics

Aquaponics

Nutrient management

Pest & disease control

Environmental monitoring

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a hands-on Horticultural Manager to lead our state-of-the-art facility, overseeing hydroponic and aquaponic operations, optimizing crop production and resource efficiency.

You will manage a team of growers, implement nutrient management, IPM, and environmental monitoring to ensure high-quality produce for local and regional markets in a fast-paced, on-site role.