Nursery Manager - Somerset West Verfied

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