Nursery Manager

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; George; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd in George, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Propagation Supervisor to oversee end-to-end propagation of soft fruit plants using advanced substrate techniques. You will plan and coordinate timely delivery of high-quality plants to production and customers, while implementing SOPs and maintaining records.

You will lead and develop a large nursery team, monitor plant health, optimise substrates and environmental controls, and ensure strict health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture or agriculture is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience in a commercial nursery and/or intensive substrate propagation facility.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the end-to-end propagation process of all soft fruit plants using advanced substrate horticultural techniques.
• Planning, coordinating and managing the timely supply of high-quality plants to meet production and customer requirements.
• Implementing and continuously improving growing protocols, substrate management and environmental controls to maximise plant health and uniformity.
• Leading, supervising and developing a substantial nursery workforce, ensuring high performance, training and adherence to procedures.
• Monitoring plant health daily, diagnosing issues and executing corrective actions swiftly to minimise losses.
• Maintaining accurate digital records of propagation cycles, inventory, yields and costs using Microsoft systems.
• Developing, documenting and enforcing standardised operating procedures and a system-driven approach across all nursery activities.
• Managing nursery resources (labour, materials, equipment) efficiently while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborating closely with the Nursery Business Manager on production planning, reporting and strategic improvements.
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards at all times, promoting a culture of attention to detail and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelorâs Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture
• Minimum 3 yearsâ proven experience in a commercial nursery and/or intensive substrate propagation facility
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Must have a valid driverâs license and own reliable transport

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the end-to-end propagation process of all soft fruit plants using advanced substrate horticultural techniques.
• Planning, coordinating and managing the timely supply of high-quality plants to meet production and customer requirements.
• Implementing and continuously improving growing protocols, substrate management and environmental controls to maximise plant health and uniformity.
• Leading, supervising and developing a substantial nursery workforce, ensuring high performance, training and adherence to procedures.
• Monitoring plant health daily, diagnosing issues and executing corrective actions swiftly to minimise losses.
• Maintaining accurate digital records of propagation cycles, inventory, yields and costs using Microsoft systems.
• Developing, documenting and enforcing standardised operating procedures and a system-driven approach across all nursery activities.
• Managing nursery resources (labour, materials, equipment) efficiently while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborating closely with the Nursery Business Manager on production planning, reporting and strategic improvements.
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards at all times, promoting a culture of attention to detail and continuous improvement.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates.