Our client, a family-owned farm situated in the sought after Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (Hermanus), has the above new role available. The farm proudly produces exceptional wines that celebrate the cool maritime climate and unique soil the area has become known for. The ideal candidate for this position is a hands-on and practically-oriented individual with strong leadership and communication skills, paired with a passion for viticulture and a keen interest in regenerative farming practices. The successful candidate will report to the Owner|General Manager and be responsible for all tasks relating to the farm and vineyard: *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 *assist with transitioning the farm to regenerative farming practices *vineyard team management and development *drafting and executing maintenance plans for equipment and infrastructure *drafting of production budget in collaboration with management and keeping track of operating costs *frequent communication and liaison with Owners and the Winemaker *all other tasks related to the position. Essential qualifications, skills and experience: • Tertiary qualification in Viticulture/Agronomy/Farming Management; • Approximately 5-10 years' experience in a similar role; • Experience with related budget planning, costing and financial forecasting; • 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). Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 2 May 2023. 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.