Job Tasks
Manage the day-to-day business activities of the greenhouses and the nurseries.
Manage the farms for optimum yield and profitability.
Manage the prevention and/ or control of diseases, pests and weeds in the greenhouses.
Tour work areas to observe work being done, to inspect crops and to evaluate plant and soil conditions.
Assign work schedules and duties to nursery and greenhouse staff, and supervise their work
Supervise the application of pesticides and fertilizers to plants as well as cutting, pruning and staking.
Determine types and quantities of vegetable to be grown, based on budgets, projected sales volume, and/or execute directives.
Ensures the training of staff and making sure they are fully motivated and empowered to contribute their best to the company.
Undertakes any other duties as may be directed by the Management of the company
Required expertise and skills
BSc/MSc in Agronomy, Agriculture or equivalent field.
3 – 5 years relevant field technical experience in Horticulture, irrigation, plant cultivation, pest and diseases control and greenhouse technology with sales and marketing experience.
Have strong communication, training, management and supervisory skills, as well as
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
Must have a strong customer service, budgeting and inventory management skills.
Qualified candidates may apply by sending a copy of their CVs and Cover Letter with the position applied for as subject to: greenhouse_farms@yahoo.com not more than 2 weeks of this publication.
Apply via :
greenhouse_farms@yahoo.com