Viticulture Lead: Premium Grape Grower in Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Health and wellness benefits

Access to premium winemaking resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Viticulturist to manage premium wine grape vineyards around Durban. You will oversee soil prep, planting, canopy management, irrigation, and harvesting to ensure high-quality fruit for winemaking.

Collaborate with winery production teams, monitor vine health, and implement pest management. The ideal candidate has a degree in viticulture or related field and at least four years of hands-on vineyard experience in the Durban region.

Qualifications

• Degree in viticulture, agricultural science, oenology or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on vineyard management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of grape physiology, soil science and IPM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement vineyard management strategies to optimize grape quality and yield.
• Monitor vine health, irrigation, pruning, fertilization, and pest control.
• Collaborate with winemakers to determine harvest times and grape specs.
• Maintain records of vineyard activity, costs and yields.
• Oversee vineyard labor and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Vineyard management

Pest & disease control

Irrigation management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Viticulture, Agricultural Science, Oenology, or related field

Tools

Vineyard equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Viticulturist to manage premium wine grape vineyards around Durban. You will oversee soil prep, planting, canopy management, irrigation, and harvesting to ensure high-quality fruit for winemaking.

Collaborate with winery production teams, monitor vine health, and implement pest management. The ideal candidate has a degree in viticulture or related field and at least four years of hands-on vineyard experience in the Durban region.