Propagation & Production Planner — Horticulture Ops Leader

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

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.