Senior Horticulturalist & Greenhouse Operations Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks an experienced Horticulturalist to lead a high-tech greenhouse operation. The role is hands-on, covering crop management, environmental control, pest and disease management, and team leadership to optimize quality and yield.

You will oversee climate control, irrigation, crop planning, IPM, staff training, and meticulous record-keeping. A degree plus 4+ years in commercial greenhouse ops are required; relocation support may be available and cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of experience in commercial greenhouse operations management.
• Strong knowledge of hydroponic, aquaponic, or substrate-based growing systems may be advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day greenhouse operations including climate control, irrigation, and fertilization systems.
• Develop and implement crop production plans from propagation to harvest.
• Monitor plant health and manage pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies using IPM.
• Manage seeding, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting to meet targets.
• Operate and maintain environmental control systems and related equipment.
• Supervise and train greenhouse staff, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Maintain detailed records of growth, treatments, yields and costs.
• Contribute to selection of new crops and cultivation techniques.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with inputs suppliers and sales/logistics teams for distribution.

Skills

Crop management

Environmental control

Integrated pest management

Team leadership

Record-keeping

MS Office

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks an experienced Horticulturalist to lead a high-tech greenhouse operation. The role is hands-on, covering crop management, environmental control, pest and disease management, and team leadership to optimize quality and yield.

You will oversee climate control, irrigation, crop planning, IPM, staff training, and meticulous record-keeping. A degree plus 4+ years in commercial greenhouse ops are required; relocation support may be available and cutting-edge