Wine Estate Leader: Viticulture, Winemaking & Hospitality

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential on-site accommodation

Use of estate facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a premier wine estate in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, SA, in finding an experienced Wine Estate Manager. The role blends viticulture, winemaking, hospitality, and business leadership, including tasting room operations, events, and guest experiences.

A hybrid on-site and strategic planning schedule applies, with a strong focus on quality and profitability. The candidate should bring 7+ years' wine estate management experience, degrees in relevant fields, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Viticulture, Oenology, Agricultural Science, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in wine estate management with strong viticulture and winemaking knowledge.
• Proven hospitality management experience in premium tourism or events.
• Strong budgeting, financial planning and strategic business sense.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all viticulture operations from vineyard planning to harvest.
• Manage the winemaking process from grape to bottle, ensuring quality.
• Develop business strategies to improve profitability from wine sales and hospitality.
• Lead hospitality teams for tasting room, restaurant and events with guest experience as priority.
• Oversee budget, P&L, and overall financial performance of the estate.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental and liquor regulations.
• Create marketing and sales strategies for wine and tourism offerings.
• Maintain estate brand and public image; manage procurement and vendor relations.

Skills

Vineyard management

Winemaking knowledge

Hospitality management

Budgeting & P&L

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Viticulture/Oenology/Agri Science/Hospitality Management

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a premier wine estate in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, SA, in finding an experienced Wine Estate Manager. The role blends viticulture, winemaking, hospitality, and business leadership, including tasting room operations, events, and guest experiences.

A hybrid on-site and strategic planning schedule applies, with a strong focus on quality and profitability. The candidate should bring 7+ years' wine estate management experience, degrees in relevant fields, and proven