Remote Vineyard Operations Strategist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Access to latest viticultural tech

Conference attendance support

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Vineyard Operations Specialist for a prestigious wine estate in the Paarl region. The remote role provides oversight and strategic guidance for all vineyard management practices, collaborating with the on-site viticulture team to optimize health, yield and quality of grapes for acclaimed wines.

You will analyze soil, climate and growth data, develop management plans, monitor budgets, and stay current with viticulture technology and sustainable farming.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Viticulture, Agronomy, Horticulture or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on vineyard management and operations experience.
• Proficiency with vineyard management software, data analysis tools and remote communication technologies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and oversee vineyard management plans including irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, and pruning schedules.
• Analyze vineyard data (soil, climate, growth patterns) to advise on vine health and grape quality.
• Collaborate remotely with on-site viticulture team to ensure accurate execution and provide technical support.
• Manage vineyard inventory, supplies, equipment maintenance and budget tracking.
• Stay up-to-date with viticulture technology and sustainable farming practices; recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Monitor crop development and predict yields to meet grape supply needs with winemaking team.

Kenntnisse

Vineyard management

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Viticulture/Agronomy/Horticulture

Tools

Vineyard management software

Data analysis tools

Remote communication tech

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Vineyard Operations Specialist for a prestigious wine estate in the Paarl region. The remote role provides oversight and strategic guidance for all vineyard management practices, collaborating with the on-site viticulture team to optimize health, yield and quality of grapes for acclaimed wines.

You will analyze soil, climate and growth data, develop management plans, monitor budgets, and stay current with viticulture technology and sustainable farming.