Junior Horticulturalist: Spekboom Restoration Nursery

NatCarbon Africa; Jansenville; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NatCarbon Africa invites applications for a Junior Horticulturalist – Young Professional in the Nursery Department of the Spekboom Restoration Project based in Jansenville, Eastern Cape. The role emphasizes hands-on propagation, cultivation, and nursery operations while fostering practical horticultural growth.

Ideal candidates are entry-level graduates with a passion for sustainable agriculture, plant health, and a willingness to travel within the Eastern and Western Cape to support project

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Horticulture (Essential).
• Entry-level position suitable for recent graduates.
• At least one year practical experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with propagation, planting, watering, and plant maintenance.
• Support irrigation, fertilization, and environmental management in PQI.
• Prepare plants for dispatch and maintain nursery cleanliness.
• Record plant health observations and report concerns.
• Support basic IPM activities under supervision.
• Travel within the Eastern and Western Cape may be required.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Plant care

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Horticulture

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

NatCarbon Africa invites applications for a Junior Horticulturalist – Young Professional in the Nursery Department of the Spekboom Restoration Project based in Jansenville, Eastern Cape. The role emphasizes hands-on propagation, cultivation, and nursery operations while fostering practical horticultural growth.

Ideal candidates are entry-level graduates with a passion for sustainable agriculture, plant health, and a willingness to travel within the Eastern and Western Cape to support project