Senior Viticulture & Farm Operations Manager

Vine Recruitment; Wellington; Vor Ort; ZAR 720.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vine Recruitment is seeking a Farm Manager for a Wellington-based operation with strong viticultural and general agricultural experience. The role leads vineyards, olive groves, and artichoke fields, and ensures equipment upkeep and efficient farming operations.

You’ll work closely with the winemaker and management team to optimize grape production, while motivating and upskilling the vineyard workforce and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Viticulture and Farm Management.
• Relevant tertiary qualification required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural best practices and trends.
• Familiarity with technology and software for farm management.

Aufgaben

• Production planning and seasonal actions.
• Vineyard management and maintenance of groves and fields.
• Budget management and resource allocation.
• Equipment and facility maintenance.
• Regulatory compliance and sustainable farming practices.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Team leadership and upskilling of vineyard workers.
• Liaise with suppliers, buyers, and local markets.
• Collaborate with winemaker and management team to optimize grape production.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Viticulture

Farm Management

Budgeting

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Supply Liaison

Ausbildung

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Farm management software

Data logging software

Jobbeschreibung

Vine Recruitment is seeking a Farm Manager for a Wellington-based operation with strong viticultural and general agricultural experience. The role leads vineyards, olive groves, and artichoke fields, and ensures equipment upkeep and efficient farming operations.

You’ll work closely with the winemaker and management team to optimize grape production, while motivating and upskilling the vineyard workforce and ensuring regulatory compliance.