Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a National Diploma in Agriculture or a B.Sc.
Agric degreeCertificate or diploma in Management/Supervisory skills is advantageousMinimum 5 years post qualification experience in the relevant fieldMust possess previous management/supervisory experience of subordinatesSound working knowledge of horticultural and agronomy principals is essentialKnowledge of SHEQ Management Systems requirements and the Occupational Health and Safety Act is essentialMust have possession of a valid drivers license, have own reliable transport and must be medically fit to driveMust be available after-hours to oversee contractors if needed, including during times of extreme weather to check on plantsMust be available during public holidays and during end of year closing periodThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Managing integrated pest control in relation to insects, plant diseases, and weeds.Addressing nutrient stress and deficiencies in the fertigation program.Handling water stress issues in the water program.Arranging and managing all greenhouse repairs.Drafting and managing cleaning and maintenance schedules.Overseeing the use of the drive motor and conveyor system in newly acquired tunnels, ensuring correct and safe usage.Troubleshooting issues related to the functioning of equipment and reporting any issues.Liaising with technical personnel regarding forecasting production needs.Attending monthly meetings with stakeholders to address production forecasting challenges and bottlenecks.Overseeing and participating in monthly stock takes.Interpreting data to identify and implement appropriate improvements.Exploring innovative ways to optimize cultivation methods.Ordering consumables for the greenhouses and managing the Myco-production budget.Managing the production team to ensure a highly driven and motivated work ethic.Processing approximately 74-148 crates/day based on daily demand.Drafting and managing cleaning and maintenance schedules.Arranging and managing repairs.Overseeing and participating in the monthly stock take of Myco powder and raw materials.Assuming responsibility for the traceability system for all produced Myco powder and driving regular improvements in recordkeeping, grading, and sampling processes.Liaising with the QC department for quality control of graded Myco powder.Issuing Myco powder to the Processing department to ensure adherence to the traceability system.Conducting trials to improve spore recovery during the harvesting process.Maintaining greenhouse records.Developing and capturing protocols and SOPs for greenhouses, wash, and processing plants.Obtaining sign-off on all protocols and SOPs.Arranging weekly meetings with the Technical Manager to discuss objectives and planning for the week and month.Compiling annual timeline plans for the production of Mycorrhizae.Driving: Collecting consumables and samples, as well as delivering samples.Supporting other divisions with driving requests.Utilizing the tractor and trailer to transport crates or waste products when needed.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
