Nursery Manager - Somerset West
Salary Negotiable
Somerset West, Western Cape
Somerset West,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
09-11-2017 4:01:00 PM
23-11-2017 4:01:00 PM
My client, has a vacancy for a BSc Horticulture or similar o join his team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of an industry leading concern.
Duties will include:
- Daily Management of all production aspects within the young plant nursery
- Responsible for quality control
- Supervise the dispatch of plants, including liaison with customers, transport, freight and collection agencies
- supervision and training of nursery staff
- assist with propagation procedures including help during staff shortages
- Maintain written daily records
- Brief report on realisation of targets
- Develop a clear understanding of the business and its performance, with special regard to staff supervision and productivity within clearly defined production targets
- Preparation of monthly summary and report for the Managing Director including production, productivity and general comments
- Prepare monthly production plan (submitted for approval by General Manager)
- Liaise on a daily basis directly with the laboratory manager/supervisor
Requirements
- BSc Horticulture or similar qualification
- Min 3 - 5 years experience within a similar role
- Ability to plan and implement
- Ensure operating effiency
- Must be fully bilingual
In return a competitive salary package + housing on a beautiful farm estate is on offer. Please note that a candidate with a family will be given preference
Ref: SW001056/JM