Nursery Manager

George, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

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Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager to oversee the production and management of their nursery operations. This role entails the supply, propagation and management of all soft fruit plants.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of nursery operations, including propagation process and meeting daily targets.
  • Monitoring and maintaining optimal growing conditions, irrigation and husbandry.
  • Provide training and oversight to supervisors in nursery regarding job specification.
  • Implement and oversee the integration of new technologies to enhance productivity.
  • Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely and accurate dispatch of plants to customers.
  • Monitoring budget and resource allocation for nursery activities.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and safety standards.
The successful candidate will drive best practices in nursery management to ensure high-quality plant production while fostering a positive work environment.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Agriculture.
  • At least 3 years' experience in a commercial nursery and or an intensive substrate propagation facility.
  • Knowledge or experience in tissue culture production would be beneficial.
  • Must have a passion for growing with high attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure.
  • Outstanding organisational skills.
  • Computer literacy is essential with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
  • Previous exposure to the management of a substantial workforce will be beneficial.
  • Exillent communication skills is a requirement.
  • A system driven procedural approach by nature will be beneficial to the candidate.
  • Driving licence & own transport to get to work.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1633086
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    George, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned