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Kwekerybestuurder (Plantproduksie)
(Landboukundige met kwekery-ondervinding)
’n Toonaangewende, innoverende bessie-produsent in die landboubedryf is op soek na ’n ervare, selfgemotiveerde en doelgerigte Kwekerybestuurder vir ’n permanente pos in Brits.
Doel van die pos:
Om gesonde kwaliteitplante te kweek deur doeltreffende kwekerybestuur en om uitnemend te wees in saailingproduksie op 'n volhoubare manier.
Sleutelverantwoordelikhede:
- Bestuur en implementeer besproeiings- en bemestingsprogramme volgens gewasvereistes.
- Beplan, koördineer en monitor arbeid om te verseker dat take tydig voltooi word.
- Handhaaf hoë standaarde t.o.v. plantkwaliteit en produksiedoeltreffendheid.
- Ontwikkel en implementeer instandhoudingsplanne vir alle kwekerytoerusting om ononderbroke produksie te verseker.
- Beplan, monitor en pas produksiestrategieë per gewas en groeiarea aan, gebaseer op plantgroei en -prestasie.
- Monitor plante en implementeer geskikte spuitprogramme om plantsiektes en -plae te beheer.
- Verseker voldoening aan internasionale voedselveiligheids- en kwaliteitsstandaarde.
- Hou akkurate rekords by en verskaf gereelde verslae.
Kandidaatvereistes:
- Tersiêre kwalifikasie in Landbou of Tuinbou (Diploma of Graad) – noodsaaklik
- Bewese ervaring in kwekerybestuur en plantproduksie - ervaring in verbouing van bessies sal tot die kandidaat se voordeel wees.
- Ervaring met spuittoerusting en plantbeskerming-toedieningsprogramme
- Sterk mensebestuur- en arbeidsverhoudingevaardighede
- Energiek, selfgedrewe en oplossingsgerig
- Goeie geletterdheid, syfervaardigheid en rekenaarvaardighede.
- Vaardig in Engels, Afrikaans is voordelig
- Geldige bestuurslisensie en eie vervoer
Mededingende salaris, onderhandelbaar na gelang van kwalifikasies en toepaslike ondervinding.
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Nursery Manager (Plant Production)
(Agricultural professional with nursery experience)
A leading, innovative agricultural producer with operations in South Africa is seeking an experienced, self motivated and results driven Nursery Manager for a permanent position based in Brits.
Purpose of the role:
To produce healthy, high quality plants through effective nursery management, with a strong focus on excellence, consistency and sustainable production practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and implement irrigation and fertigation programmes according to crop requirements
• Plan, coordinate and monitor labour to ensure tasks are completed within set deadlines
• Maintain high standards of plant quality and production efficiency
• Develop and implement maintenance plans for all nursery equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Plan, monitor and adjust production strategies per crop and growing area based on plant growth and performance
• Determine and apply appropriate daily cropping and production systems
• Monitor plants and implement suitable spray programmes to minimise pest and disease pressure
• Ensure compliance with international food safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports
Candidate Requirements:
• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture or Horticulture (Diploma or Degree) – essential
• Proven experience in nursery management and plant production
• Sound knowledge of plant nutrition, soil science and fertigation
• Experience with spraying equipment and chemical application programmes
• Strong people management and labour relations skills
• Energetic, self driven and solutions oriented
• Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills, with strong report writing ability
• Proficient in English, Afrikaans is advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
Salary:
A competitive salary package, negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.