Greenhouse Manager

About the role

Southwood Farm is seeking a hands‑on Greenhouse Manager to lead cucumber and sweet pepper production in our Makwiro facility. The role combines crop oversight, technical monitoring and team leadership to ensure high yields and quality produce.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, plant, and harvest cucumber and sweet pepper crops from sowing to market.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation, fertigation and crop nutrition systems.
• Scout for pests and diseases, diagnose early and coordinate control measures.
• Supervise, train and schedule greenhouse workers on daily operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and report performance metrics.

Required profile

• Observant, organised and accountable.
• Proven experience in greenhouse cucumber and sweet pepper production.
• Ability to take ownership of crop performance and lead by example.

Required skills

• Greenhouse crop management
• Irrigation and fertigation monitoring
• Pest and disease scouting
• Crop nutrition management
• Production record keeping