Lead Viticulturist – Premium Cape Town Vineyards

Placements24; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Viticulturist to oversee vineyard operations in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will guide soil preparation, planting, canopy management and harvest to ensure premium grape quality for world-class wines.

The role requires 7+ years in viticulture with leadership experience, strong knowledge of soil health and climate, irrigation, pest management, and data-driven decision making. A senior leadership mindset and cattle? focus on sustainable farming is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Viticulture, Horticulture or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred for senior leadership.
• At least 7 years in viticulture with supervision experience.
• In-depth knowledge of soil health, climate, and pest management.
• Experience with irrigation scheduling and precision ag.

Aufgaben

• Oversee vineyard operations from planting to harvest.
• Lead staff, ensuring quality and sustainability.
• Manage irrigation, fertility, pest management and canopy.
• Collaborate with winemakers to meet varietal specs.
• Lead budget planning and adoption of new viticultural tech.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Viticulture expertise

Irrigation management

Pest & disease control

Canopy management

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Degree in Viticulture

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Vineyard management software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Viticulturist to oversee vineyard operations in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will guide soil preparation, planting, canopy management and harvest to ensure premium grape quality for world-class wines.

The role requires 7+ years in viticulture with leadership experience, strong knowledge of soil health and climate, irrigation, pest management, and data-driven decision making. A senior leadership mindset and cattle? focus on sustainable farming is essential.