The Fruit Republic, Vietnam’s leading fruit company, is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager to join our team in My Tho, Mekong Delta.
Our mission is to showcase the exceptional quality of Vietnamese fruits to the world and make local consumers proud of their home-grown produce. Since 2009, we have grown into the most professional fresh produce company in Vietnam, certified under GlobalGAP, GRASP, LEAF, ETI-SMETA, FSSC 22000, and BRC standards.
Every day, our team of agronomists and quality controllers works with farmers in Southern Vietnam to help them comply with international standards and improve overall farm performance. We have a multinational team of over 400 dedicated staff, including Vietnamese, South African, Dutch, and Filipino professionals, committed to delivering exceptional fruits worldwide. The Fruit Republic operates a state-of-the-art packhouse in Can Tho, distribution centers in HCMC and Hanoi, three citrus R&D farms, and one fruit tree nursery.
For more information about The Fruit Republic, visit our website http://www.thefruitrepublic.com
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Exciting opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Assistant Nursery Manager to manage and develop the first professional fruit tree nursery in the Mekong Delta. This role is critical in ensuring that our farmers receive healthy, high-quality seedlings that are productive and disease-free.
The main responsibilities of this position are:
· Assist in managing the nursery to produce high-quality seedlings for citrus and other tropical fruits.
· Implement best practices for nursery management, including propagation techniques and pest/disease control.
· Manage irrigation and nutrient programs for greenhouse and shade-house plants.
· Develop and maintain systems for quality assurance and seedling traceability.
· Monitor nursery performance and maintain accurate records for reporting and continuous improvement.
· Train and supervise nursery staff to ensure adherence to international standards and company protocols.
· Test and screen new citrus varieties and rootstocks.
· Provide after-sales technical support to farmers regarding seedling care and orchard establishment.
Why Vietnam?
Southern Vietnam is poised to become Asia’s leading fruit supply region, thanks to its tropical climate, fertile soils, and entrepreneurial farmers. Over 500,000 hectares of tropical fruits are grown here year-round. With booming economies, rapid urbanization, and growing demand for high-quality, sustainably produced fruits, The Fruit Republic plays a key role in professionalizing Vietnam’s fruit sector. Vietnam is among the world’s fastest-growing economies, offering a safe, welcoming environment and a strong domestic market of nearly 100 million people.
Qualifications and Skills
You combine a good education, such as a BSc or MSc degree in agronomy or horticulture, with work experience in a fruit tree nursery. Our dream candidate is a son or a daughter of a fruit nursery owner, who always loved working in the family nursery, studied at an agriculture university, and has his/her first five years of work experience in the seedling sector. You are now ready to make the next step and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-growing company in one of the most rapidly developing economies in the world.
Qualifications and skills
· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in working and supervising a fruit tree nursery
· BSc or MSc degree in horticulture, agronomy, or a related field.
· Professional proficiency in English
· Practical knowledge of propagation techniques, pest and disease management, irrigation and fertigation
· Strong planning and organizational skills
· Hardworking, hands-on approach
· Ability to train and develop nursery staff effectively.
· Result-driven and passionate about excellence
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter to Jacques van Zyl, Fruit Production Manager: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.