Sunshine Seedling Services, part of the TWK group, has the following vacancy available: Vegetable Seed & Sowing Supervisor at Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Oversee seed intake and stock recording, including weight checks for precise tracking.
- Order, receive, and germinate all seeds.
- Record and analyse germination test results for all new seeds.
- Supervise sowing schedule.
- Lead the sowing process, from coir expansion and tray placement to blanking and positioning trays on tables.
- Supervise and analyse germination process and ensure alignment with initial germination tests.
- Monitor inventory levels for seeds, growing media, and fertilizers.
- Receive and verify deliveries of growing media and trays from suppliers.
- Conduct monthly stock takes on seeds, growing media, trays, and pallets.
- Perform basic maintenance on sowing machines, conducting both weekly and monthly checks.
- Supervise tray dipping processes and ensure compliance with ISO standards.
Qualifications and Skills - Matric / Grade 12.
- Proven experience in seedling production or a similar role.
- Previous administrative experience.
- Familiarity with ISO standards in agricultural processes (advantageous).
- Experience with team supervision and training.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite).
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