Project Manager - Viticulture & Winemaking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Wine discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a proactive Project Manager to oversee viticulture and winemaking initiatives. You will guide vineyard expansion, cellar projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements, coordinating with viticulturists, winemakers, and operations to ensure quality and sustainability.

You will manage scope, budgets, timelines, and resources, monitor risk, and report progress to senior leadership, delivering high-standard results in a premium wine environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Viticulture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management , preferably within the agricultural or food and beverage industry.
• Familiarity with vineyard management practices and winemaking processes is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of project development for viticulture and winemaking operations, from concept to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate activities of internal teams, external contractors, and suppliers involved in project execution.
• Ensure projects align with sustainability goals and adhere to stringent quality control measures in vineyard and cellar practices.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective solutions to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished winery in the heart of the Cape Winelands, is seeking an adept Project Manager to oversee diverse projects within their viticulture and winemaking operations in Paarl, Western Cape . This unique role involves managing initiatives related to vineyard expansion, new cellar constructions, equipment upgrades, and process improvements. You will work closely with viticulturists, winemakers, and operational teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently, sustainably, and to the highest quality standards expected in the premium wine industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to blend project management expertise with a passion for the art and science of winemaking in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of project development for viticulture and winemaking operations, from concept to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate activities of internal teams, external contractors, and suppliers involved in project execution.
• Ensure projects align with sustainability goals and adhere to stringent quality control measures in vineyard and cellar practices.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective solutions to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular updates to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Viticulture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management , preferably within the agricultural or food and beverage industry.
• Familiarity with vineyard management practices and winemaking processes is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary reflecting experience and contribution.
• Opportunity to work within the prestigious Paarl wine region on unique industry projects.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Employee discounts on wine and related products.
• A dynamic, team-oriented work environment passionate about quality and innovation.