Senior Horticultural Manager, Large-Scale Production

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Training & development

Coastal work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Horticultural Manager to lead large-scale production, optimize plant health, yield, and quality across diverse crops. You will oversee propagation to post-harvest, implement IPM strategies, manage irrigation and fertigation, and guide a team of technicians and farm workers to maximise efficiency and profitability.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in plant science, data management, and compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in horticultural management, preferably large-scale.
• Proven expertise in crop production and IPM.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural techniques and data management.
• Experience in irrigation and fertigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans to meet market demands and quality standards.
• Oversee propagation, planting, growing, and harvesting activities.
• Apply integrated pest and disease management (IPM) strategies to minimise losses.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation for optimal nutrition and water use.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate horticultural technicians and farm labourers.
• Maintain high plant health and quality across production areas.
• Monitor environmental conditions and adjust as needed.
• Maintain inventories of plants, seeds, and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
• Keep detailed records of production, yields, inputs, and labour costs.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to align production with market needs.

Skills

Leadership

IPM

Crop production

Data analysis

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Tools

Horticultural software

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Horticultural Manager to lead large-scale production, optimize plant health, yield, and quality across diverse crops. You will oversee propagation to post-harvest, implement IPM strategies, manage irrigation and fertigation, and guide a team of technicians and farm workers to maximise efficiency and profitability.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in plant science, data management, and compliance with safety and