Junior Viticulturist - Darling

Our client a leading vineyard operation in Darling is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Viticulturist to join the team.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for vineyards, strong organisational ability, and excellent administrative skills to support day-to-day viticultural operations.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys a balance between hands-on vineyard work, data management, compliance, reporting and operational coordination.

Key Responsibilities
Assist with daily vineyard monitoring and management activities
Support vineyard programmes including pruning, canopy management, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease monitoring, and harvest preparation
Collect and maintain accurate vineyard records and production data
Manage administration related to vineyard activities, including:
Farm records
Spray records
Irrigation schedules
Labour records
Compliance documentation
Quality assurance paperwork
Assist with maintaining traceability and audit requirements
Capture and analyse vineyard information using Excel and relevant agricultural systems
Communicate with farm teams, contractors and management
Assist with planning and coordinating seasonal vineyard activities
Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule

Minimum Requirements
Relevant qualification in Viticulture, Agriculture, Horticulture or related field advantageous
Previous vineyard experience beneficial
Strong Administration Skills
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and administration systems
Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping ability
Good communication skills in English (Afrikaans advantageous)
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work independently and outdoors

Skills & Attributes
Passion for vineyards and agriculture
Highly organised and administratively strong
Practical problem-solving ability
Reliable and self-motivated
Strong numerical ability
Willingness to learn and grow within the industry

Advantageous Experience
Wine industry experience
Knowledge of vineyard practices and seasonal cycles
Experience with quality systems, compliance documentation or farm software

Ideal Candidate
A young, energetic individual who wants to build a career in viticulture while bringing strong administrative discipline to a modern vineyard operation.

Please email your CV through to annemie@vinerecruitment.co.za with  a photo, location, salary expectation and availability