HEAD GROWER – FM1885

East London Area – Eastern Cape: Our client is looking for a Head Grower to join the team.

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/ Degree
• Greenhouse management experience
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Fertilizer/poison & plant illness experience
• Irrigation experience
• Computer literate
• Exceptional leadership and management experience, with good interpersonal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and able to motivate team
• Commitment to delivering a high level of services
• Valid driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Management

• Provide technical guidance and leadership of all production departments.
• Maximise the output of all production facilities through the implementation of efficient operating procedures and practices.
• Day to day management of greenhouse climate and fertigation strategy.
• Waste management.
• Train junior growers to be able to manage the crops.
• Ensure production processes continue 7 days per week.

Crop Management

• Maintain effective management of all crops.
• Planting schedules.
• Fertigation strategy and plant nutrition.
• Climate management – optimum temperature & humidity control.
• Disease identification and preventative action.
• Oversee day to day cultivation, pest control and harvesting activities.
• Ensure adequate sanitation and hygiene procedures are in place and operational.
• Arrange regular analysis of water and plant material to facilitate early disease identification and optimise production.
• Oversee propagation and seedling department in terms of growing the plants.
• Develop and implement biological control of pest and diseases.

R & D

• Research new varieties and growing techniques and develop systems and practices which ensure the company maintains its position at the forefront of technology and production.
• Evaluation of new varieties and growing techniques through scientific trial.
• Identification of training needs and staff development.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to current production systems.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply CLICK THIS LINK and upload your CV here.