Farm, Nursery & Hydroponic Manager 9 views

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Islandscapes Seychelles is looking for reliable, self-motivated and dynamic candidate to fill the above position.

Job Description

The Farm, Nursery and Hydroponic Manager is accountable for the safe, productive and profitable operation of the Islandscapes farm, plant nursery and hydroponic production units. The post-holder plans and manages crop and plant production, maintains hydroponic and irrigation systems, ensures that produce and plant stock meet agreed quality and food safety standards, and leads the farm team to deliver consistent supply to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain annual, monthly and weekly crop and plant production plans aligned to customer demand, seasonal conditions and system capacity.
• Agree supply volumes, specifications and delivery schedules with the Sales function and with the Landscape and Installation Project Manager for internal plant stock requirements.
• Schedule sowing, transplanting, harvesting and dispatch to minimise shortfalls, surplus and wastage.
• Monitor yields against plan for each crop and production unit, and take corrective action where performance falls below target.
• Prepare and maintain annual, monthly and weekly crop and plant production plans aligned to customer demand, seasonal conditions and system capacity.
• Agree supply volumes, specifications and delivery schedules with the Sales function and with the Landscape and Installation Project Manager for internal plant stock requirements.
• Schedule sowing, transplanting, harvesting and dispatch to minimise shortfalls, surplus and wastage.
• Monitor yields against plan for each crop and production unit, and take corrective action where performance falls below target.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of all hydroponic systems, including nutrient dosing, reservoirs, pumps, growing channels, media and climate controls.
• Ensure nutrient solution parameters, including electrical conductivity (EC), pH, temperature and dissolved oxygen, are tested, recorded and maintained within the approved ranges for each crop.
• Implement cleaning, sterilization and flushing routines between crop cycles to prevent disease and contamination.
• Maintain contingency arrangements for power and water supply failure, including backup equipment and a call-out procedure.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant nutrition, hydroponic nutrient management, irrigation and crop disease control.
• Sound production planning, scheduling and record-keeping ability.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to train and motivate a multicultural team.
• Basic budgeting and cost control ability.
• Practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills for pumps, dosing and irrigation equipment.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; French or Creole is an advantage.
• Computer literacy, including spreadsheets and data recording systems.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to work on site in all weather conditions.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or a related field. Extensive, verifiable practical experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years in commercial crop or nursery production, including at least 2 years operating hydroponic systems and 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Working knowledge of safe chemical handling and agricultural safety practices.
• Valid driving license.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should apply in writing with copy of CV, certificates, references and Police Character Certificate to: Human Resources Manager, Islandscapes Seychelles, P.O. Box 1337, Victoria. Or via email at:  [email protected]

Closing Date: 18th November 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.