https://www.pnet.co.za/cmp/en/-10894/work.html Head Grower (Floriculturist )
https://www.pnet.co.za/cmp/en/-10894/work.html
Head Grower (Floriculturist )
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Introduction
Our farming division needs a Head Grower to replace the production roles of the retiring Head Farm Manager. Hadeco is a reputable floriculture company in its 75th year of operations. We grow quality cut flowers and flower bulbs, mostly for export.
We have well- appointed offices in an extremely pleasant setting in Little Falls, Roodepoort. The position requires extensive driving to farms across Gauteng, North West and Limpopo.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Reporting back to Technical Operations Manager (TOM), Advisor (during training phases) and directors
Analyse and compare production on all farms
Recommend pesticide use in consultation with Head of Sustainability
Monitor plant health across all crops
Monitor disease presence
Monitor and regulate soil moisture
Manage fertiliser programs with TOM
Plan crop planting in consultation with TOM
Advise farm managers on production techniques
Oversee cut flower picking across farms
Improve staff efficiency
Manage processing warehouses on all outlying farms with TOM
Oversee harvesting across farms
Oversee ex- lab processes
Implement and oversee ‘special’ programs with TOM
– virus removal, fertiliser optimisation etc
Oversee maintenance on remote farms
Learn all aspects of flower bulb crops during training phases
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications and minimum requirements:
Requirements:
Must have a South African Matric Certificate
Horticultural degree or diploma
Must have Human Resources experience and training
Must have at least 10 years field crop experience
Must have experience with managing farms and teams of workers
Must have experience with overseeing multiple crops and production areas
Experience and abilities with spreadsheeting
Must be in possession of a valid unendorsed South African Driver’s Licence (preferably Code 08/EB)
Beneficial (preferred) qualifications/ experience:
Horticulture or floriculture experience
Good inter-personal skills
Friendly disposition
Package & Remuneration
Benefits include:
Company car will be provided for work- related travel
Mobile phone allowance
Laptop for work use
Housing, medical aid, bonus, provident fund and training
Interested?
Please apply to work@hadeco.co.za and state reference ILovePlants2021
We will reply to successful applications within two weeks. If you do not hear from us please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Please do not apply by phone or in person or via facebook. No applications will be accepted in person and no telephonic enquiries will be entertained.