Farm Manager - Wine Grapes

Alpha HR Management (Pty) Ltd; Malmesbury; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving wine farm seeks a dynamic Farm Manager to oversee vineyard operations focusing on high-quality grape production. Candidates should have 5+ years in vineyard management, strong leadership skills, and a tertiary qualification in Agriculture will be an advantage. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a beautiful wine-producing region.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

13th check based on performance

Growth and development opportunities

Part of a seasoned team in a wine production region

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vineyard management.
• Knowledge of vineyard practices, pruning, and pest control.
• Driver's license and own transport are essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of vineyards and seasonal operations.
• Managing the workforce and monitoring vineyard health.
• Collaboration with winemaker and recordkeeping of management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Administration

Computer Proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture

Job description

A thriving wine farm, located between Malmesbury and Paarl, is looking for a dynamic and experienced Farm Manager to strengthen their team. The farm mainly focuses on 23 hectares for own wine production with a specialization in dryland bush vines .

Requirements :

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in vineyard management, preferably with bush vine vineyards as well as experience in organic farming with the goal of top quality grapes as a priority.
• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture will count in your favor
• In-depth knowledge of vineyard practices, pruning, pest control, and crop management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good administrative and planning ability.
• Ability to achieve targets within a dynamic and quality-driven environment.
• Computer proficiency
• Experience with own organic vegetable garden can be beneficial
• Driver's license and own transport are essential.

Responsibilities include :

• Daily management of vineyards, including all seasonal operations.
• Management of permanent as well as seasonal workforce
• Monitoring vineyard health and growth.
• Collaboration with winemaker and production team.
• Recordkeeping of spray programs, water management, and yields.
• Managing general maintenance of equipment and vehicles

Offer :

• Competitive compensation, based on experience and qualifications.
• 13th check will be considered which will be based on performance
• Work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Part of a seasoned team in an outstanding wine production region.

Closing Date : July 31, 2025

Appointment Date : September 1, 2025

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.