Farm Manager/Viticulturist

Our client based in the Stellenbosch is looking for a Farm Manager/Viticulturist to be responsible for the operational management of their farm.

Main responsibilities:

  • Management of vineyards
  • Management of citrus
  • Management of livestock
  • Management of workforce
  • Repair & maintenance related work
  • Liaison with suppliers and contractors
  • All other tasks related to the position
  • Farm security
  • Fire prevention and control
  • Monthly reporting, budget & cashflow forecasting, asset & inventory management Accreditations/certifications (IPW, SAWIS), and ethical audits (WIETA)

Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years’ proven viticulture management and farm management experience
  • Experience with budget planning, costing and financial forecasting & control
  • Proficient level of computer literacy MS Office, Excel, Ezy, WineMS
  • Team player with strong leadership skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Attentive to detail
  • Organizational and planning abilities with strong administrative skills
  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Able to perform under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Familiar with labour practices, Health and Safety and IPW rules and regulations
  • Sound mechanical skills (basic service & maintenance of machinery & equipment & infrastructure including irrigation systems)
  • Valid driver’s license code 10 and PDP
  • Willing & flexible to work extended hours

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  • a covering letter motivating the application
  • an indication of current and expected remuneration
  • availability
  • contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:   25 May 2023

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