Farm Supervisor/Foreman (Wine Industry)
Closing Date : 2021-08-10
Closed : Yes
Description:
Our client, a wine farm situated in the beautiful Lutzville area, currently has the above position available for an energetic individual with excellent managerial, interpersonal and communication skills (Afrikaans & English). The farm produces 700 tons of wine grapes and supply a local, established cooperative Wine Cellar.
The ideal candidate can work independently, is self-motivated, can handle pressure and naturally shows pro-active initiative.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Farm Manager and be responsible for (but not limited to) the following: *coordinate daily farming activities *planting *fertilizing *disease and pest control *pruning programs *weed control *staff management *weekly production targets *general administration *basic farm maintenance management *all other tasks related to the position.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Viticulture and Oenology, Agriculture or related field;
• Experience and knowledge of viticulture and wine production with Fairtrade Standard codes will be an added benefit;
• The suitable candidate must have numerical and computer literacy with excellent communication skills aimed at managing a team;
• Minimum 3-5 years’ practical farm supervisory experience or a similar managerial position;
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office);
• Any African language as a third language will be to the candidate’s advantage.
Commencement date: As soon as possible
Salary: A market related package is offered which includes employer provided housing and an employer provided vehicle for operational use.
In line with the client’s Employment Equity policy and requirements, preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 10 August 2021.
For general enquiries, contact our Recruitment 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.
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