Senior Viticulturist: Premium Vineyard Quality (Hybrid)

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

On-site accommodation

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 partners with a prestigious winery to recruit a Senior Viticulturist who will lead vineyard management in a hybrid role, requiring substantial on-site presence with remote data analysis and strategic planning.

You will oversee pruning, canopy management, irrigation, soil and tissue analysis, IPM programs, nutrient management, harvest logistics, and staff training, while collaborating with the winemaking team to align practices with terroir and premium grape quality, using vineyard

Formación

• Master's degree or PhD in Viticulture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in vineyard management.
• Experience with sustainable/organic viticulture and IPM.
• Proficiency with vineyard management software and data analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee planting, pruning, canopy management, and irrigation.
• Develop and implement sustainable viticultural practices.
• Monitor grapevines' growth, health, and development.
• Manage pest, disease, and weed control using IPM.
• Conduct soil and tissue analysis to inform nutrients.
• Plan and manage harvest logistics for quality and timeliness.
• Supervise and train vineyard staff for safety and efficiency.
• Maintain records of activities, yields, and quality.
• Collaborate with the winemaking team to align practices with wine styles.
• Utilize vineyard software and data analysis for decision-making and reporting.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Vineyard management

IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

Terroir knowledge

Remote work capability

Vineyard management software

Educación

Master's or PhD in Viticulture/Horticulture/Plant Science

Herramientas

Vineyard management software

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 partners with a prestigious winery to recruit a Senior Viticulturist who will lead vineyard management in a hybrid role, requiring substantial on-site presence with remote data analysis and strategic planning.

You will oversee pruning, canopy management, irrigation, soil and tissue analysis, IPM programs, nutrient management, harvest logistics, and staff training, while collaborating with the winemaking team to align practices with terroir and premium grape quality, using vineyard