Senior Vineyard Manager: Premium Grapes & IPM

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Vineyard Manager for vineyards in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee planting, pruning, irrigation, pest management and harvest to ensure premium grape quality and sustainable practices.

This hands-on role requires leadership and a deep viticulture knowledge base. You’ll manage a vineyard team, monitor soil health and water usage, and stay aligned with winemaking principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Viticulture, Horticulture, Agricultural Science or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of vineyard management experience focused on premium grape production.
• Proficiency with vineyard management software and modern viticulture technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage all vineyard operations from planting to harvest.
• Oversee irrigation, canopy management, pruning, trellising and soil health programs.
• Lead staff, ensure safety, quality and efficiency across the vineyard team.
• Monitor pests and diseases with IPM strategies and record input usage and yields.
• Maintain vineyard budgets and stay updated on viticulture advancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Viticulture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Viticulture / Horticulture / Agricultural Science

Tools

Vineyard management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Vineyard Manager for vineyards in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee planting, pruning, irrigation, pest management and harvest to ensure premium grape quality and sustainable practices.

This hands-on role requires leadership and a deep viticulture knowledge base. You’ll manage a vineyard team, monitor soil health and water usage, and stay aligned with winemaking principles.