De Doorns Cellar, a renowned wine producer situated in the heart of Western Cape's wine- and table grape region (Hex River Valley), is seeking an experienced individual with exceptional managerial acumen to assume the role of General Manager. As the leader reporting to the Board, the successful candidate will oversee both winemaking operations and general management responsibilities, ensuring the continued success and growth of our esteemed winery. Managing a small, but effective team whilst fostering great relationships with producers and wine buyers will be critical to the su with exceptional managerial acumen to assume the role of General Manager. As the leader reporting to the Board, the successful candidate will oversee both winemaking operations and general management responsibilities, ensuring the continued success and growth of our esteemed winery. Managing a small, but effective team whilst fostering great relationships with producers and wine buyers will be critical to the success of this appointment. General Manager duties: *Provide strategic leadership and direction to achieve company objectives and financial targets *Oversee day-to-day operations of the winery, including staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation *Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies to promote De Doorns Cellar wines and expand market reach *Foster positive relationships with distributors, buyer and industry stakeholders to drive sales growth and brand recognition *Implement and maintain stringent quality, safety, and environmental standards across all operations *Lead and mentor staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous improvement. Winemaking duties: *Direct and supervise all aspects of winemaking processes, from grape intake to delivery of bulk and a limited quantity of bottled wines, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and consistency *Develop and implement innovative winemaking techniques to enhance product portfolio and meet consumer demands *Manage cellar operations, including fermentation, aging, blending, and quality control procedures, including cellar maintenance *Collaborate with producers and grape growers to ensure the procurement of top-quality grapes for winemaking *Conduct regular tasting evaluations to monitor wine quality and make necessary adjustments. Essential qualifications, skills and experience: • Bachelor's degree in Viticulture/Oenology/Food Science, or related field (Advanced degree preferred); • Proven experience as a Winemaker, with a track record of producing award-winning wines; • Minimum 5-8 years' experience in a leadership/management role, within the wine industry; • In-depth knowledge of winemaking processes, grape varieties, and vineyard management practices; • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; • Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and business management; • Passion for wine and a commitment to upholding the reputation and legacy of De Doorns Cellar. If you are a talented Winemaker with proven leadership abilities and a passion for excellence, we invite you to join the team at De Doorns Cellar, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their esteemed winery. Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 3 April 2024. 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.