Vineyard Viticulturist & Estate Lead (On-site Housing)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site accommodation

Health insurance

Wine allowance

Professional development

State-of-the-art vineyard technology

Retirement savings plan

Annual leave

Public holidays

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Viticulturist for a prestigious wine estate in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage vineyards, optimize soil health, irrigation, pests, and harvesting to deliver premium grapes in line with winemaking objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Viticulture or related field and at least five years in commercial viticulture, preferably in SA. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related agriculture field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial viticulture, preferably in a wine-producing region.
• Demonstrated vineyard management experience, ideally in South Africa.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all vineyard operations for the estate in Richards Bay, including planting, pruning, training, canopy management, and trellising.
• Develop and implement vineyard management plans focusing on soil health, water management, and vine nutrition.
• Monitor vineyard conditions for pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies with timely control measures.

Connaissances

Leadership

Data analysis

Record-keeping

Vineyard management

Technical viticulture

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Viticulture

Master's degree in Viticulture

Outils

Precision agriculture tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Viticulturist for a prestigious wine estate in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage vineyards, optimize soil health, irrigation, pests, and harvesting to deliver premium grapes in line with winemaking objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Viticulture or related field and at least five years in commercial viticulture, preferably in SA. A valid driver’s license is essential.