Production and Propagation Coordinator

Our client, a well-established wholesale horticulture operation based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, is seeking to employ a skilled Production & Propagation Coordinator to plan, manage, and optimise plant production across multiple crop lines.

• BSc in Horticulture, Agriculture (Plant Production), or related field
• National Diploma in Horticulture (NQF Level 6 or higher)
• Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering (Agriculture), Operations Management, or Production Planning
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in production planning, horticulture management, or operations coordination
• Prior experience in wholesale horticulture or large-scale agricultural production (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of plant propagation biology and commercial growing principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (scheduling, dashboards, cost tracking)
• Exposure to ERP or production management systems (advantageous)
• Strong analytical, organisational, and planning abilities
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and quality focused

• Develop and manage weekly, monthly, and seasonal production schedules across multiple plant species and crop lines aligned to sales demand.
• Coordinate growing timelines to ensure consistent stock availability throughout the year.
• Plan and oversee propagation programmes, including cuttings, seed schedules, and rooting protocols.
• Monitor strike rates, crop uniformity, and propagation success, adjusting methods as required.
• Drive process improvements to reduce waste, shorten production cycles, and improve cost efficiency.
• Optimise workflows, production protocols, and resource utilisation across nursery operations.
• Manage production inputs including growing media, containers, chemicals, and plant material.
• Align procurement planning with production schedules to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Maintain and enforce quality standards throughout all production stages.
• Ensure plant health, grading, and presentation meet wholesale market requirements.
• Build and maintain production dashboards and KPI reporting systems.
• Track production performance, labour utilisation, costs, and schedule compliance.
• Prepare and present regular operational performance reports to management.
• Coordinate closely with propagation, growing, and dispatch teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
• Support workforce planning and contribute to training on systems and operational procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across production teams.

Accommodation options available for suitable candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.