Specialist – Propagation

Redefining Sustainability | Innovating for the Future | Creating a Lasting Impact

Botanica is a subsidiary of Red Sea Global and is part of the Red Sea Global Group of companies. We specialize in providing dedicated sustainable greenery across Red Sea Global’s destinations, ensuring careful integration of new species with local flora.

As a subsidiary, Botanica benefits from shared strategic goals and collaborative initiatives within the Red Sea Global group of companies, enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively.

Spanning over 1 million square meters, driving our planet-first approach to sustainability. Since 2020, we have cultivated over 5 million plants, with an ambitious goal of 30 million by 2030, shaping the natural landscapes of The Red Sea & Amaala. With a team of passionate professionals—40% from the local community—and an unwavering commitment to ecological harmony, we are pioneering new global benchmarks in sustainable development.

• Sustainability at Scale: Be part of a project that’s transforming landscapes and preserving biodiversity.
• Innovate & Grow: Work with industry experts in a fast-evolving environment.
• Global Recognition: Join a company shaping the future of sustainable tourism and development.
• Work in a Natural Paradise: Contribute to world-class projects in breathtaking locations.

The Propagation Specialist is responsible for organizing and supervising daily plant propagation activities to ensure production targets are achieved on time and according to nursery quality standards. The role involves coordinating propagation teams, monitoring plant growth and development, maintaining propagation facilities, and ensuring safe and efficient nursery operations.

• Follow nursery production plans and propagation schedules.
• Organize daily propagation activities to achieve production targets.
• Monitor production progress and report any delays or challenges.
• Support the timely delivery of plants for nursery and project requirements.

Supervise propagation activities including:

• Seed sowing
• Stem cuttings
• Air layering
• Plant division
• Ensure propagation work is carried out according to nursery procedures.
• Monitor rooting and germination progress.
• Ensure proper watering, labeling, and handling of propagated material.
• Maintain high standards of work quality within the propagation area.

• Supervise daily activities within propagation houses and greenhouses.
• Monitor irrigation, mist systems, ventilation, and shading.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment.
• Report maintenance requirements for propagation facilities and equipment.
• Ensure proper housekeeping standards are maintained.

• Monitor plant health and overall growing conditions.
• Identify and report pest, disease, or growth issues.
• Coordinate corrective actions as required.
• Ensure healthy establishment of propagated plants.
• Remove unhealthy or damaged plant material when necessary.

• Ensure propagated plants meet nursery quality standards.

Monitor:

• Root development
• Germination success
• Plant vigor
• Uniformity
• Survival rates
• Conduct regular inspections of propagation batches.
• Take corrective actions when quality standards are not achieved.

• Supervise propagation workers and daily labor activities.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor productivity.
• Train team members on nursery procedures and propagation practices.
• Ensure all staff follow company procedures and instructions.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and accountability.

Monitor stocks of:

• Plants
• Trays
• Pots/Tubes
• Growing media
• Labels
• Propagation supplies
• Report material shortages in advance.
• Ensure proper use of nursery resources.
• Minimize material wastage during operations.

• Maintain daily propagation records.
• Record production quantities and losses.
• Track progress against production targets.
• Prepare regular reports on propagation activities.
• Maintain accurate plant identification and traceability records.

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