Senior Farm Manager: Viticulture & Winemaking

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is assisting a distinguished wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape, to recruit an experienced Farm Manager to oversee both vineyards and cellar operations on site.

The successful candidate will bring a degree in Viticulture/Oenology or Agriculture, 8+ years in vineyard and cellar roles, strong leadership and budgeting abilities, and a practical, data-driven approach to optimize grape quality, fermentation, aging, and ultimately wine quality.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Viticulture/Oenology/Agriculture or related field.
• 8+ years of combined experience in vineyard management and cellar operations.
• Proficiency in vineyard and cellar management software.
• Strong leadership and budget management skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic plans for vineyard management to optimize grape quality and yield.
• Oversee viticultural practices: pruning, canopy management, pests, irrigation, harvesting.
• Manage winemaking process from grape reception to bottling and aging.
• Ensure adherence to quality control throughout vineyard and cellar operations.
• Lead vineyard and cellar staff with training, supervision and safety.
• Maintain detailed records of vineyard activities, grape analysis, fermentation data, and wine stock.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales on wine styles, production volumes and quality.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Wine industry knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Viticulture/Oenology/Agriculture

Tools

Vineyard management software

Cellar management software

Fermentation monitoring systems

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is assisting a distinguished wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape, to recruit an experienced Farm Manager to oversee both vineyards and cellar operations on site.

The successful candidate will bring a degree in Viticulture/Oenology or Agriculture, 8+ years in vineyard and cellar roles, strong leadership and budgeting abilities, and a practical, data-driven approach to optimize grape quality, fermentation, aging, and ultimately wine quality.