Senior Group Viticulturist — Grower Relations & Sourcing

Dante Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel is assisting a senior winegrape procurement leader to manage grape supply contracts and procurement strategy across multiple production facilities. The role emphasizes field-based engagement with grape producers, critical negotiation with suppliers, and alignment with ESG goals.

The successful candidate will oversee harvest scheduling, grape intake planning, and ongoing viticultural guidance to ensure quality and affordability throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level in viticulture or related field is required.
• Extensive senior-level experience in winegrape production and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building with growers and producers.
• Regular field presence with producers throughout the season.
• Experience contracting grape and bulk wine supply agreements annually.

Responsibilities

• Contract new and existing grape and bulk wine supply agreements each year.
• Negotiate annual grape pricing with producers within budget and strategy.
• Lead third‑party bulk wine sourcing per group strategy.
• Provide viticultural guidance and technical support to producers.
• Coordinate harvest scheduling and grape intake planning across facilities.
• Monitor ripeness and support quality control decisions during harvest.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability records and support ESG goals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship-building

Field-based approach

Harvest planning coordination

Education

B.Sc Agric in Viticulture and Winemaking

Tools

IPW compliance

WIETA

BSCI

Job description

Dante Personnel is assisting a senior winegrape procurement leader to manage grape supply contracts and procurement strategy across multiple production facilities. The role emphasizes field-based engagement with grape producers, critical negotiation with suppliers, and alignment with ESG goals.

The successful candidate will oversee harvest scheduling, grape intake planning, and ongoing viticultural guidance to ensure quality and affordability throughout the season.