Assistant Business Manager - Grapes - Tyger Valley Area

Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
Lee-Zanne Flaatten    
Durbanville  

This newly created senior position offers a challenging role to a dynamic individual, who will add strategic value to the operations and talented people pool.

Reporting to the Deciduous Director the position will be based at  their CPT offices (Tyger Valley-area).

Minimum knowledge & experience required to perform this job competently includes:

Inherent Education & Experience:

Formal tertiary qualification/s with at least 10 years’ relevant work experience in the Grape industry.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) KPA’s will include (but are not limited to) the following essential responsibilities:

• EBITDA:

Grapes Budgeting & Forecasting

Achieving sustainable growth in respects to growers/volume and customers

EBITDA targets

Product

Responsible for Area & Technical Management team, Growers, Procurement, Marketing team, Customers & Planning

Administration

Contracts Management, Grower payments, Forward cover, Breeding groups, Financial

Cost Management

Cost chain setup and management

Logistical planning & involvement

• Project Management

Leadership & Team: Key leadership role in Grape department, business partner adding value to country leadership team, manage and develop own team

Attributes / Requirements:

Creative thinking & Troubleshooting • Attention to detail, working under pressure for prolonged periods • Strong Leadership skills • Excellent analytical skills • Strategic planning - Forward thinking with vision • Excellent decision making • Deadline driven • Exceptional personal relationships skills • Excellent negotiating skills with the strong ability to close

Closing date for applications: 28 May 2026.

Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za