Nursery Sowing & Inventory Supervisor

About the Position

Cultura Fresh is looking for a proactive and hands-on Nursery Sowing & Inventory Supervisor to join our Cultivation team in Klapmuts.

The successful candidate will lead the nursery sowing team, coordinate the weekly sowing programme, and ensure that the correct seed varieties are accurately prepared, sown and transferred to the nursery. This role also oversees nursery stock control, inventory management and GLOBALG.A.P. documentation, ensuring operational efficiency, traceability and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate the nursery sowing team to achieve weekly production targets.
• Plan and allocate daily work according to the approved sowing programme.
• Prepare and issue the correct seed varieties and quantities for production.
• Monitor sowing accuracy, productivity and quality throughout each shift.
• Ensure trays are correctly labelled and transferred safely to the nursery.
• Maintain accurate records of seed usage, sowing activities and production variances.
• Conduct weekly and monthly stocktakes of seeds, growing media, trays, T-markers and nursery consumables.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Ensure nursery materials are stored correctly and minimise wastage.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and ensure seedling trays are properly cleaned and disinfected.
• Complete and maintain all GLOBALG.A.P. documentation and traceability records.
• Assist with internal and external audits and implement corrective actions where required.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in agriculture, horticulture, nursery production or a similar operational environment.
• Experience working with seeds, seedlings, nurseries or crop production.
• Strong planning, organisational and inventory management skills.
• Good numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement weekly sowing programmes.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Ability to work flexible hours according to operational requirements.

Advantageous

• Qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Nursery Management or a related field.
• Experience with commercial vegetable seedlings or lettuce seed production.
• Knowledge of seed traceability and batch control.
• Previous GLOBALG.A.P. compliance or audit experience.
• Experience monitoring labour productivity and production targets.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• A confident and motivating leader.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with excellent planning skills.
• Reliable, accountable and hands-on.
• A strong problem solver with good decision-making skills.
• Committed to maintaining high quality, hygiene and traceability standards.
• Professional with excellent communication skills.
• Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a nursery and agricultural production environment.
• Able to stand, walk and perform manual tasks for extended periods.
• Able to lift and move seed trays and nursery materials when required.
• Willing to work weekends and overtime during peak production periods.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Detailed CV.
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• Copy of your ID.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: R12 000,00 - R16 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently reside near Klapmuts, or are you willing to relocate or commute daily to the workplace?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• GLOBALG.A.P. compliance or audit: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person