ASSISTANT NURSERY MANAGER

Verified Ad Apply Now ASSISTANT NURSERY MANAGER Farm Manager SA Wednesday, 22 April 2026 Professions - Agriculture/Fisheries/Aquaculturist South Africa FULL TIME Job Specification Company Reference Number FM002391/FM Job Summary

🧠 Profil recherché

💼 Expérience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in working and supervising a fruit tree nursery
• BSc or MSc degree in horticulture, agronomy, or a related field.
• Professional proficiency in English
• Practical knowledge of propagation techniques, pest and disease management, irrigation and fertigation

🛠️ Compétences requises

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Hardworking, hands-on approach
• Ability to train and develop nursery staff effectively.
• Result-driven and passionate about excellence RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Assist in managing the nursery to produce high-quality seedlings for citrus and other tropical fruits.
• Implement best practices for nursery management, including propagation techniques and pest/disease control.
• Manage irrigation and nutrient programs for greenhouse and shade-house plants.
• Develop and maintain systems for quality assurance and seedling traceability.
• Monitor nursery performance and maintain accurate records for reporting and continuous improvement.
• Train and supervise nursery staff to ensure adherence to international standards and company protocols.
• Test and screen new citrus varieties and rootstocks.
• Provide after-sales technical support to farmers regarding seedling care and orchard establishment. ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted Farm Manager SA Recruiter Apply Now Refer a friend