Estate Vineyards – Viticulture Production Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus tied to grape quality

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Access to vineyard tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Horticultural Production Manager specializing in viticulture for Mossel Bay estates. You will plan and oversee all vineyard operations, including planting, pruning, canopy management, irrigation, IPM, and harvesting to ensure premium grape quality for winemaking.

You will lead staff, manage budgets, track performance with data analysis, and collaborate with the winemaking team while advancing sustainable viticulture practices across the estate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of vineyard management experience with a viticulture focus.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage budgets in a vineyard setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planting, pruning, training, canopy management and soil health.
• Develop and implement IPM strategies for pests and diseases.
• Manage irrigation systems to optimize vine water status and fruit quality.
• Plan and supervise harvest operations for optimal ripeness.
• Lead vineyard staff recruitment, training and evaluation.
• Monitor performance using data and field assessments for informed decisions.
• Ensure sustainable farming practices and certifications compliance.
• Manage vineyard budgets and control labor, inputs, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with winemaking to meet grape quality requirements.
• Maintain records of vineyard activities, inputs and yields.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Viticulture

Education

Viticulture degree/diploma

Tools

Vineyard management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Horticultural Production Manager specializing in viticulture for Mossel Bay estates. You will plan and oversee all vineyard operations, including planting, pruning, canopy management, irrigation, IPM, and harvesting to ensure premium grape quality for winemaking.

You will lead staff, manage budgets, track performance with data analysis, and collaborate with the winemaking team while advancing sustainable viticulture practices across the estate.