Vegetable Seed & Sowing Supervisor at TWK Agri

Job Description

• Sunshine Seedling Services, part of the TWK group, has the following vacancy available: Vegetable Seed & Sowing Supervisor at 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
• Supervising 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)

 Closing Date 30 March 2026