Description:
Location : Somerset West-Western Cape
TITLE : Greenhouse Team Leader REPORTS TO : Myco Production Team Leader
1. PURPOSE
1.1 To assist the Myco Production Team Leader in the cultivation and processing of Mycorrhizae and to oversee and co-ordinate Greenhouses and Washing Plant operations
2. DIMENSIONS
2.1 Husbandry of greenhouse crops
2.2 Monitor the performance of the production activities with regards to productivity of people, efficiency of plant and quality of product
2.3 Maintain a high level of safety, health and environmental standards for the activities under
the incumbents responsibilities
3. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 GREENHOUSES:
3.1.1 Participate in the planning and executing of production activities in co-operation with the Myco Production Team Leader. This includes, but is not limited to:-
3.1.1..1 Harvesting of crates
3.1.1..2 Sowing of crates
3.1.1..3 Soft rejuvenation / reseeding of crates
3.1.1..4 Crop protection spray 3.1.1..5 Crop nutrition spray 3.1.1..6 Rodent / pest control 3.1.1..7 Weed control
3.1.1..8 Transport of crates with tractor and trailer
3.1.1..9 Hard rejuvenation of a complete overhaul of crates where all media is replaced with virgin media and new inoculum is added
3.1.2 Monitor climatic environment inside greenhouses and control as far as possible by opening and closing of windows and doors
3.1.3 Oversee the Greenhouse Plant Attendant to ensure that:
3.1.3..1 The irrigation in all tunnels is regularly monitored to ensure even watering of plants
3.1.3..2 Blocked nozzles are cleaned 3.1.3..3 Dry spots are hand watered
3.1.4 Assume responsibility for operating the new drive unit and conveyer system to move crates in the new tunnels, whilst ensuring that:
3.1.4..1 The crate transportation device is installed correctly and secured at all times 3.1.4..2 The drive unit is installed and operating correctly
3.1.4..3 The