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🥝 Assistant Nursery Manager

Confidential | East London, South Africa | Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

A leading South African nursery specialising in the production of high-quality forestry, fruit and vegetable seedlings. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a disciplined, motivated, and technically competent Assistant Nursery Manager to join our KZN operation, propagating clonal Avocado trees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the management of nursery propagation activities.
  • Support the supervision and management of nursery staff.
  • Manage irrigation and nutrient programs for greenhouse and shade-house plants.
  • Coordinate dispatch operations and logistics.
  • Capture production data and ensure full plant traceability.
  • Provide after-sales technical support to clients.
  • Assist with farm maintenance operations, construction, and expansion projects.

Candidate Requirements

  • Honest, reliable, and hardworking, with a hands-on approach.
  • Strong planning, organisati...

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