CareerPlan

Senior Viticulturist - Vineyard Management and Wine Quality

Centurion, TshwaneFull-time2026-10-18

Core

Lead vineyard management operations to ensure the health, productivity, and quality of grapevines for premium wine production.

Role type

Senior Viticulturist (Vineyard Management)

Builds

High-quality wine grapes

Domain

Agriculture / Viticulture / Wine Industry

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Grapevine physiology, Soil science, Integrated pest management (IPM), Sustainable viticulture practices, Harvest logistics planning, Vineyard staff leadership, Data analysis, Vineyard management software

Preferred skills

Organic viticulture experience, Cool-climate viticulture expertise, WSET certification

Technologies

Vineyard management software, Data analysis tools

Responsibilities

Oversee vineyard operations (planting, pruning, canopy management, irrigation), Develop sustainable viticultural practices, Monitor grapevine growth and health, Manage pest and disease control programs, Conduct soil and tissue analysis, Plan harvest logistics, Supervise and train vineyard staff, Maintain vineyard activity records, Collaborate with winemaking team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic planning