PRODUCTION AND PROPAGATION COORDINATOR

Farm Manager SA; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production scheduling and management in a horticulture environment. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Horticulture or related field, 2-3 years of experience in production planning, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Key responsibilities include managing multi-species crop schedules, team coordination, and ensuring quality outcomes. This role requires a reliable, detail-oriented individual comfortable in an outdoor agricultural setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in a production planning or horticulture management role.
• Strong understanding of plant propagation biology and commercial growing principles.
• Structured analytical thinker comfortable with production data.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and scheduling efficiently.
• Oversee propagation management and process optimisation.
• Ensure inventory control and quality assurance.

Skills

Production Planning

Operations Coordination

Horticulture Management

Analytical Thinking

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Education

BSc Horticulture

National Diploma in Horticulture

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP Software (Pastel)

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BSc Horticulture or BSc Agriculture (Plant Production or related field)
• National Diploma: Horticulture or equivalent NQF Level 6 or higher
• Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering (Agriculture), Operations Management or Production Planning
• Certification in Supply Chain Management, Project Management or Production Planning and Control
• Minimum 2–3 years in a production planning, operations coordination, or horticulture management role
• Prior experience in wholesale horticulture or large‑scale agriculture is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multi‑species crop schedules in a commercial growing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel — scheduling models, production dashboards, cost tracking
• Exposure to ERP or production management software (Pastel)
• Sound understanding of plant propagation biology and commercial growing principles — essential.
• Structured, analytical thinker who is comfortable working with production data and numbers.
• Strong organiser capable of managing multiple crop lines and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Initiative‑taking and accountable — can work independently and as part of a broader team.
• Hands‑on mindset — comfortable in an outdoor agricultural production environment
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and committed to quality outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Propagation Management
• Process Optimisation
• Inventory & Resource Control
• Quality Assurance
• Performance Tracking
• Team Coordination