Assistant Nursery ManagerContours Landscapes • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Assistant Nursery Manager
Contours Landscapes • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
27 days ago
Job descriptionOversee pest and disease monitoring, stay up to date with weekly husbandry tasks and timeous rejuvenation of mother stock material when needed. Stay attuned with current fertilizer and pesticide applications. Participate in the application of fertilizers and pesticides. Ensuring all staff, customers and visitors comply with safety standards. Management of audits and all Health and Safety and risk assessments. Work collaboratively with business partners to ensure best plant health and clean stock practices. Control costs and assist in annual budget planning. Assist in monitoring business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower productivity, costs and other expenses. Recording and Maintaining accurate crop records and inventory control including accurate receiving daily / weekly inventory counts and minimize shrinkage through proper utilization of current inventory programs and horticultural practices. Overseeing and monitoring staff. Motivate, develop and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job and assuring adherence to established procedures. Assure that effective orientation and training are given. Incorporate safe work practices in job performance. General Human Relations (HR) related administrative tasks up to disciplinary level. Monitoring & ensuring that disciplinary measures are exacted & rolled out as per company mandate and legislation. (Forestry / Agriculture) or BSc Degree in Horticulture Minimum 5 years in a nursery environment. Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role. Budgeting and financial controls. Production and project management. Logistics planning and organising. Stakeholder relations and customer service. Safety health environmental & quality management (SHEQ). Administrative knowledge & recording systems. Leadership and teamwork. Conflict resolution coaching and mentoring. Interpersonal and HR skills. Risk management understanding. Deadline driven, detail oriented, able to prioritise. RSA citizen. Valid drivers license with no endorsements. First Aid Certificate. Pesticide handling / application operator. Contactable references. Police Clearance Certificate (issued within the last 3 months) required; when shortlisted Credit history check may be conducted Physically fit able to work outdoors in varying conditions. Literate in the full MS suite i.e. MS Word MS Excel and Outlook (non-negotiable). English isiXhosa (Beneficial) Afrikaans (Beneficial) CV Copies of relevant qualifications and licences Salary expectation (latest payslip will be requested if shortlisted) Contactable references
Contours Landscapes (PTY) Ltd is an established and accomplished landscape construction firm with its head office located in Muizenberg Cape Town. This vacancy is available immediately.
Brief Job Description
Contours Landscapes (PTY) Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Assistant Nursery Manager who will be responsible for the daily operations involved with running a greenhouse or nursery alongside the Maintenance Manager. The role includes the implementation of best management practices that ensure high levels of plant quality and that health and safety obligations are met as well as overseeing nursery maintenance.
Remuneration Package
Salary is negotiable but will be market-related and commensurate with skills qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Production of Quality Planting Material : Develop detailed annual plans for the seasonal rotation of plants flowers etc in the facility's various landscaped areas and flowerbeds.
- Direct and assist the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement and spraying of trees and shrubs and tending to high-stress areas especially during the summer months.
- Manage crop scheduling for timing of appropriate planting and harvesting.
- Oversee the care and maintenance of nursery stock plants, shrubs and trees on the facility grounds including pruning, trimming and grounds maintenance.
- This includes chemical application and schedules irrigation, fertilization, monitoring and regulating greenhouse / nursery conditions to ensure optimum growth and health of plants.
Safety Management
Customer Service Delivery
Administration
People Management
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
WORK-BASED EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
I.T. and Computer Literacy
Language of Communication
How to Apply
Email the following to with the subject line : Assistant Nursery Manager Your Name & Surname
Only candidates who meet the requirements will be considered. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of submitting your application please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Client Server, Advisory, Dsp, Marine Services, ACCA, Avionics
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
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