Remote Viticulture Scientist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Viticulture Scientist to join a leading wine industry R&D team. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on advancing vineyard management, grape quality, and sustainable cultivation across diverse vineyards.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or Master’s in Viticulture, Horticulture, or related field, with extensive vineyard research experience and strong skills in scientific methods, statistics, and data visualization.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Viticulture, Horticulture, or related field.
• Extensive vineyard research experience.
• Proficient in scientific methodologies, statistics, and data visualization.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vineyard data to inform management decisions.
• Advise on soil and water management strategies.
• Identify and mitigate disease and pest issues in vineyards.
• Contribute to development of new grape varietals.
• Collaborate remotely with vineyard managers, winemakers, and partners.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Scientific methodologies

Remote collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Viticulture, Horticulture, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned name in the wine industry, is seeking a highly qualified Remote Viticulture Scientist to join their esteemed research and development team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from any location within **South Africa**. You will focus on advancing vineyard management techniques, optimizing grape quality, and enhancing the sustainability of grape cultivation. Your responsibilities will include analyzing vineyard data, advising on soil and water management strategies, identifying and mitigating disease and pest issues, and contributing to the development of new grape varietals. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or Master's degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, or a related field, coupled with extensive experience in vineyard research. You must be adept at using scientific methodologies, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with vineyard managers, winemakers, and research partners remotely. We are looking for a passionate scientist who can contribute innovative solutions to the challenges of modern viticulture, ensuring the production of exceptional quality grapes for world‑class wines. Your remote efforts will be crucial in driving innovation and excellence across our client's vineyards, contributing to their legacy of quality and sustainability. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of viticulture from a flexible, remote work environment.