Viticulturist: Sustainable Vineyard Lead for Premium Wines

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a skilled Viticulturist to lead vineyard operations near Bloemfontein, Free State. You will manage soil, vine health, irrigation, pruning, and pest control to produce premium grapes for winemaking.

The role requires a practical, science-based approach, experience in canopy management, harvest timing, and collaboration with the winemaking team to ensure the winery's quality standards are met.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on vineyard management experience.
• Strong knowledge of grape physiology, soil science and IPM.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee health, maintenance, and productivity of all vineyard blocks.
• Develop and implement vineyard management plans (pruning, canopy, irrigation, fertilization).
• Monitor grape development, sugar levels, acidity, and phenolic ripeness for harvest timing.
• Implement IPM programs to minimize crop loss and maintain grape quality.
• Conduct soil and tissue analyses to inform nutrient management and irrigation.
• Manage vineyard labor and safety protocols.
• Evaluate new grape varietals/clones for Bloemfontein climate/soil.
• Collaborate with winemaker to meet wine style and production goals.
• Maintain detailed records of vineyard activities, yield data, costs, and promote sustainable practices.

Conocimientos

Vineyard management

Grape physiology

Soil science

Pest and disease control

Canopy management

Irrigation systems

Data analysis

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Viticulture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or a related field

Herramientas

Mapping software

Data analysis tools

GIS (basic)

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a skilled Viticulturist to lead vineyard operations near Bloemfontein, Free State. You will manage soil, vine health, irrigation, pruning, and pest control to produce premium grapes for winemaking.

The role requires a practical, science-based approach, experience in canopy management, harvest timing, and collaboration with the winemaking team to ensure the winery's quality standards are met.