Senior Viticulture Agronomist for Vineyard Optimization

Placements24; George; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health insurance package

Company vehicle for work travel

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings contribution

Annual performance bonuses

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is recruiting a Senior Agronomist to oversee vineyard operations, providing expert solutions to improve yield, quality, and sustainability. You will manage the full agricultural cycle from soil analysis to harvest, working with farm managers and field teams to achieve excellence.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in agronomy with viticulture focus, strong knowledge of soil science and plant physiology, and experience with precision agriculture and farm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Agronomy or related field is required.
• 5-7 years of proven agronomy experience with a focus on viticulture or fruit crops.
• Deep knowledge of soil science, plant physiology, and pest management in grapevines.

Responsabilités

• Perform detailed soil analysis and recommend amendments and irrigation plans.
• Develop and implement IPM-based pest and disease management plans.
• Monitor crop development, identify issues, and propose timely interventions.
• Advise on planting, pruning, canopy management, and harvesting to maximize yield and quality.
• Oversee fertilizer and agrochemical applications safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with research institutions and suppliers to adopt new technologies.
• Maintain accurate records of agronomic activities and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Supervise and train field staff on best agricultural practices.
• Evaluate strategy effectiveness and report on KPIs.

Connaissances

Viticulture

Soil science

Plant physiology

Data analysis

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Agronomy

Outils

Precision agriculture software

Farm management software

Description du poste

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is recruiting a Senior Agronomist to oversee vineyard operations, providing expert solutions to improve yield, quality, and sustainability. You will manage the full agricultural cycle from soil analysis to harvest, working with farm managers and field teams to achieve excellence.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in agronomy with viticulture focus, strong knowledge of soil science and plant physiology, and experience with precision agriculture and farm