Sunshine Seedling Services Seed &Sowing Supervisor 2 Posts

Vegetable Seed & Sowing Supervisor

Sunshine Seedling Services, part of the TWK group, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Job Summary

This role involves overseeing all seed and sowing operations, including seed intake, germination testing, and supervision of the sowing process to ensure accurate production and stock control. It includes managing inventory levels, maintaining sowing equipment, ensuring ISO-compliant procedures, and coordinating daily tasks to support efficient and high-quality vegetable seedling production.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee seed intake and stock recording, including weight checks for precise tracking
• Ordering, receiving and germination of 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)