Chamonix, a prestigious wine estate situated in Franschhoek, has the above-mentioned position available for a Farm Manager. The ideal candidate for this position is a hands-on and practically-oriented individual, and together with the Viticulturist, will apply strong leadership and communication skills. Our client is looking for a Farm Manager that is meticulous in the approach to farming superior quality wine grapes.
The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director and be responsible for all tasks relating to the farm and vineyard (including but not limited to): *managing the farm during the full year cycle (including developing and implementing vineyard management practices such as pruning, canopy management, crop control, vine establishment, post-harvest activities, block maintenance and a soil management programme) *managing the irrigation schedule, weed and pest control to ensure optimal crop production *vineyard team management and development *drafting and executing maintenance plans for equipment and infrastructure *working within a production and farming budget in collaboration with top management and keeping track of operating costs *managing farm operating procedures, including best practice and health and safety matters *all other tasks related to the position.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Tertiary qualification in Viticulture/Agronomy/Farming Management (preferably a tertiary qualification - Short course/Diploma/Degree);
• If no tertiary qualification, at least 5-10 years' experience in a similar role;
• Mechanical understanding and skills for the basic service and maintenance of machinery, equipment & infrastructure;
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English);
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office, specifically Excel).
The successful candidate will need to live on the estate, in a 3-bedroom employer provided house.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 28 January 2025.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.