Specialist – Propagation

Company Overview

Botanica, a subsidiary of Red Sea Global, focuses on sustainable greenery across Red Sea Global's resorts and destinations, integrating new plant species carefully with indigenous flora. Covering over one million square meters, the company prioritizes planetary sustainability, having cultivated over 5 million plants since 2020 with a goal of 30 million by 2030. With a team comprising 40% local community members, Botanica leads in sustainable development within iconic locations like The Red Sea and Amaala.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in large-scale sustainability efforts transforming ecosystems and protecting biodiversity.
• Collaborate with experts in a dynamic and fast-changing sector.
• Contribute to globally recognized sustainable tourism and development projects.
• Work amidst breathtaking natural environments with world-class projects.

Role Summary

The Propagation Specialist is entrusted with organizing and overseeing daily propagation activities to meet production goals timely while preserving nursery quality standards. Responsibilities include managing propagation teams, supervising plant development, maintaining propagation facilities, and ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute nursery production plans and propagation schedules to fulfill production demands promptly.
• Control daily propagation tasks including seed sowing, stem cutting, air layering, and plant division per procedural standards.
• Supervise greenhouse operations, ensuring proper irrigation, misting, ventilation, and cleanliness.
• Monitor plant health for pests, diseases, and growth anomalies, taking corrective action as needed.
• Maintain nursery quality by assessing rooting, germination, vigor, uniformity, and survival rates; conduct batch inspections and implement improvements.
• Lead and coordinate propagation team activities, assigning tasks, training personnel, and enforcing compliance with company protocols.
• Manage inventory of plants, trays, pots, growing media, labels, and other materials, minimizing waste and reporting shortages.
• Keep detailed records of propagation outcomes, production volume, losses, and plant identification for traceability.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental guidelines, ensuring use of PPE and routine safety inspections.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, Nursery Management, or related disciplines.
• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in commercial plant propagation and nursery production.
• Demonstrated expertise with large-scale propagation of varied plant types including ornamental trees, shrubs, groundcovers, grasses, succulents, and native species.
• In-depth knowledge of propagation techniques: seed germination, stem cuttings, air layering, grafting, budding, and division.
• Experience developing protocols for propagating new or difficult species.
• Comprehension of propagation environments, irrigation and mist systems, growing media, plant nutrition, and integrated pest management.
• Proven leadership in supervising teams and managing high-volume production to meet strict targets.

Core Skills

• Advanced plant propagation methods and nursery production processes.
• Analytical skills for diagnosing rooting, germination, health issues, and bottlenecks.
• Ability to conduct trials, assess outcomes, and innovate propagation methods.
• Strong organizational aptitude managing multiple schedules and production lines.
• Leadership capabilities fostering team development, training, and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, plus nursery management software.
• Effective communication, detailed reporting, and coordination abilities.
• Competence working under pressure to meet stringent deadlines.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards related to nursery work.

Additional Information

The position demands overseeing all propagation related activities to guarantee excellence in production and support project timelines. The role is crucial in establishing propagation protocols, improving success rates, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards within a commercial nursery context.