Eagles’ Nest Wine Estate, located in Constantia, Cape Town, is seeking a young viticulturist/farm manager to join their team.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Managing and working alongside the labor team, both permanent and contract labor.
- Co-ordinating all vineyard practices and harvest activities in conjunction with the cellarmaster and carrying out tasks accurately and timeously.
- Overseeing the development of new vineyard plantings and all the associated actions such as: soil preparation, weed control, irrigation management, soil amelioration, planting etc.
- Vineyard health monitoring across all vineyards.
- Implementation and management of spray programs and fertigation programs.
- Data capturing, record keeping and IPW.
- Upkeep and maintenance of farm equipment and infrastructure.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Viticulture and Oenology from either Stellenbosch University or Elsenburg Agricultural College.
- Own reliable transport with valid driver's license. Code 10 and forklift will be advantageous.
- At least 2 to 3 years vineyard management experience, especially young vine training will count in the applicants favor.
- Willingness to work overtime especially during the harvest season.
- Strong administrative skills and communication skills.
- Must be physically fit to handle all aspects of the job.
In return, Eagles' Nest offers a competitive remuneration package. Commencement of duties: earliest 1 June 2024, latest 1 July 2024
If you are interested, please send your CV as well as salary expectations to info@eaglesnestwines.com by 30 April 2024.