Senior Horticulturalist Manager — On-Site, Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; Vor Ort; ZAR 480.000 - 720.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Horticulturalist Manager based in Polokwane, Limpopo, to lead a team of horticultural technicians and gardeners. You will oversee daily garden operations, plan planting schemes, and ensure high standards of plant health, conservation, and public presentation.

The role requires a degree or diploma in horticulture or related field, at least five years in professional horticulture with supervisory experience, and strong IPM knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in professional horticulture with supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of plant identification, cultivation, and care of diverse species.
• Experience in landscape design and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in Polokwane weather.
• Passion for plant conservation principles.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a team of horticultural technicians and gardeners, providing guidance and training.
• Oversee the daily operations of the gardens, including planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Develop and implement horticultural plans, ensuring plant health and vitality.
• Manage pest and disease control programs using IPM strategies.
• Maintain garden infrastructure, including irrigation systems and pathways.
• Contribute to plant conservation programs and propagation efforts.
• Ensure high standards of horticultural excellence and aesthetic presentation.
• Manage supplies, tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance.
• Collaborate with researchers and educators on plant-related projects and public outreach.
• Adhere to safety protocols and environmental regulations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Outdoor work suitability

Ausbildung

Degree or Diploma in Horticulture/Botany/Plant Science

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Horticulturalist Manager based in Polokwane, Limpopo, to lead a team of horticultural technicians and gardeners. You will oversee daily garden operations, plan planting schemes, and ensure high standards of plant health, conservation, and public presentation.

The role requires a degree or diploma in horticulture or related field, at least five years in professional horticulture with supervisory experience, and strong IPM knowledge.