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Location
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
26 May 2026
Closes
15 Jun 2026
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Horticultural Supervisor
Build a high-standard, hands-on tree health system where problems are identified early and addressed immediately, staff are developed through daily guidance, trees remain consistently healthy, and the nursery operates proactively rather than reactively. Actively maintain and improve tree health in the nursery through daily hands-on work, supervision, and a preventative approach. This role is not only supervisory — the Horticultural Supervisor must work alongside the teams, ensuring all tasks are done correctly and consistently.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily Tree Health Monitoring (Hands -On)
- Fertilising & Nutrition (Hands -On)
- Soil & Growing Medium (Hands-On)
- Weed Control (Hands-On Leadership)
- Pest & Disease Control (Hands-On)
- Spray Program Implementation
- Biological Control (Build & Implement)
- Team Supervision (Lead from the Front)
- Chemical & Stock Control
- Record Keeping (Simple & Practical)
- Be present in the nursery daily
- Work hands-on with trees and teams
- Keep nursery clean and healthy
- Prevent problems before they spread
- Maintain high standards through action and example
- Strong practical horticultural skills
- Ability to identify plant problems quickly
- Hands-on work ethic
- Leadership by example
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving mindset