Junior Horticulturist

**Job Information**:
Job Opening ID
ZR_949_JOB

Hours of work
Flexible

Industry
Hospitality

Location Type
In Office

Salary
R12 000 - R18 000

Remuneration Term
Per Month

State/Province
Western Cape

City
Hermanus

Country
South Africa

Our client (located 30km outside Hermanus) is seeking to employ a qualified Junior Horticulturist (BSc Agriculture or similar) in a nursery environment. You need to be a team player with good knowledge of horticulture and a love for the outdoors, nature and plants.

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Plan plant stock management and growth
- Ordering nursery stock including soil, stones, fertilizers, shrubs, plants, and trees.
- Growing plants, trees, and shrubs to use as stock.
- Monitoring watering times, soil conditions, and plant positions.
- Monitoring weather conditions and paying special attention to hot or cold temperatures.
- Creating attractive garden and plant displays.
- Responding to customer requests and assisting the nursery staff.
- Manage sales and identify top selling items and manage stock accordingly
- Manage 2 - 3 general workers.
- **Create a unique environment through creativity and living out your passion**
- Develop B2B relationships
- Engage with customers
- Data analysis

**Requirements**:
**Minimum Requirements**:

- Bsc Agriculture or related qualifications.
- Computer literate and a positive attitude towards technology.
- Good knowledge in the field(s) of horticulture and love for the outdoors, nature and plants.
- Good interpersonal skills (fluent in Afrikaans and English) as you would be required to work with staff and clients daily.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Medically fit to perform the duties as required.