HORTICULTURE MANAGER – Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology 168 views

AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PARK (1 POST)

We are looking for a Horticulture Manager who will be involved with cultivating, packaging
and selling of crops ranging from food and vegetables to decorative plants. The candidate
should be a hands on business minded person who will manage all aspects of the production
process, helping to make sure that crops go smoothly from seedbed to market.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least a Diploma/Degree in Horticulture or Crop science, at least 3
years’ experience in a practical horticultural environment, experience in Farm Machinery,
knowledge and experience of GAP and organic farming and a class 3 or 4 driver’s license
will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

 Overseeing the cultivation and maintenance of plants and crops from seedbed to the
market;
 Managing weed/pest/disease control programs;
 Selection and recommending good crop varieties;
 Analysing horticultural yields, operational costs and financial returns;
 Improving vigour, size and taste of crops grown;
 Field irrigation management;
 Writing and modifying business plans;
 Supervising and training of staff and students;
 Knowledge of the Zimbabwe Horticultural Market;
 Liaising with colleagues, management, customers, students on work study and
agricultural practice;
 Ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met within set budgets;
 Maintaining activity records;
 Organising/giving presentations and demonstrations to students and staff and
 Any other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
The successful candidate should have:
 Knowledge in Horticulture crop production and management;
 Knowledge in good agronomic practices;
 Knowledge in agricultural chemicals;
 Knowledge in horticulture planning and implementation,
 Knowledge on current and trending varieties and production methods.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.