Are you passionate about innovation in tissue culture and propagation? Do you have a commitment to operational excellence & sustainable agricultural practices? If so, we invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity at Bosman Adama, a leading name in high-quality plant material propagation based in Wellington, Western Cape.

This position is crucial for driving innovation & maintaining optimal production efficiency across our vineyard & propagation operations. Experience with grapevines, blueberries & strawberries will benefit the applicant.

Key Responsibilities: *Technical & Operational Leadership: Oversee and enhance tissue culture processes, ensuring genetic integrity, plant health, & high propagation success rates. Apply advanced propagation techniques to optimise yields & production timelines. Monitor & manage environmental controls for propagation, including light, temperature, & humidity optimization for plant growth *Supply & Demand Chain Management: Plan & oversee the propagation & supply of tissue culture according to demand forecasts. Participate in forecast planning with production teams. Manage critical stock levels *Quality & Compliance: Implement rigorous quality control systems to maintain the highest standards in plant material. Ensure compliance with local & international agricultural standards, certifications, & protocols. Implement an accurate & effective traceability process *Leadership & Team Development: Mentor & train propagation staff on cutting-edge techniques & technologies. Foster a collaborative team environment focused on achieving shared goals.

Core competencies, essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Matric required. A tertiary qualification will be advantageous;

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role;

• Expertise in tissue culture development & plant propagation techniques;

• Proficiency in demand planning, budgeting, & supply chain coordination;

• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving & decision-making;

• Excellent interpersonal & communication abilities to manage relationships with producers, clients, & internal teams.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 20 January 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.