MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
 

• A relevant qualification in horticulture, agriculture or crop production would be advantageous; strong practical experience will also be considered.
• Experience with soilless production.
• Good planning, recordkeeping and computer skills.
• A proven track record in commercial greenhouse production of cucumbers and/or tomatoes, with experience in both crops a strong advantage.
• Ideally, at least five years of relevant growing experience, including responsibility for a production team.
• Strong practical knowledge of irrigation, fertigation, crop nutrition, greenhouse climate management and pest and disease control.
• Experience managing intensive production against yield, quality, labour and cost targets.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to respond to crop and operational needs outside normal working hours.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 
 

• Take full responsibility for greenhouse production, from crop establishment through to harvesting and crop removal.
• Develop and implement planting and production plans to meet agreed volume and quality requirements.
• Manage irrigation and fertigation, including water quality, nutrient programmes, EC, pH and drainage monitoring.
• Monitor greenhouse conditions and manage climate controls and ventilation according to crop requirements and available infrastructure.
• Oversee crop work, including training, pruning, lowering, leaf removal and fruit-load management.
• Implement pest and disease monitoring, integrated pest management and effective crop protection programmes.
• Ensure responsible chemical use, accurate spray records and compliance with withholding periods and customer residue requirements.
• Plan and supervise harvesting to achieve the required maturity, quality and shelf life.
• Recruit, train and manage production staff, allocate daily tasks and monitor labour productivity.
• Monitor yields, packout, crop losses, input usage and production costs, and take corrective action where performance falls below target.
• Maintain accurate crop records and provide regular production forecasts and performance reports.
• Coordinate with the packhouse and commercial team on expected volumes, quality and harvesting schedules.
• Ensure irrigation, fertigation and greenhouse equipment are maintained and faults are addressed promptly.
• Maintain hygiene, biosecurity, food safety and health and safety standards across the unit.

 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted