Senior Vineyard Manager

Placements24; Paarl; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance coverage

Wine benefits or discounts

Performance-related bonuses

Career growth potential within the win

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Farm Manager for a prestigious wine estate. The role combines hands-on vineyard oversight with strategic planning to optimize grape production and quality, while leading a dedicated team in a hybrid on-site/off-site setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in viticulture, deep knowledge of grape varietals, soil science, irrigation, and pest management, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive sustainable farming practices.

Formación

• 5+ years of vineyard management experience with viticulture focus.
• Knowledge of grape varietals, rootstocks, and cultivation requirements.
• Experience in pest and disease management in vineyards.
• Understanding of soil science and irrigation techniques for viticulture.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; able to work in field and office.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee planting, pruning, trellising, canopy management, and irrigation.
• Develop seasonal vineyard management plans to optimize yield and quality.
• Monitor vine health and manage pests, diseases, and weed control.
• Plan labor and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Collaborate with winemaking team on grape maturity and harvest scheduling.
• Maintain records of vineyard operations and health data.
• Lead and train vineyard staff; promote a productive work environment.
• Uphold sustainable vineyard practices and safety regulations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Viticulture knowledge

Pest & disease management

Irrigation expertise

Team supervision

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Viticulture/Horticulture/Agronomy

Herramientas

Vineyard machinery

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Farm Manager for a prestigious wine estate. The role combines hands-on vineyard oversight with strategic planning to optimize grape production and quality, while leading a dedicated team in a hybrid on-site/off-site setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in viticulture, deep knowledge of grape varietals, soil science, irrigation, and pest management, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive sustainable farming practices.