Vineyard Supervisor

Delaire Graff Estate is looking for a committed, passionate person who has a love for farming, vineyard operations, the lifecycle of the vine and the outdoors to join our team as a Vineyard Supervisor.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- General farm management (vineyards/olives);
- Team supervision (team of 10-20 people);
- Ensure that all instructions are carried out properly by the team;
- Continuous control and ensure productivity standards;
- Recordkeeping of staff;
- Managing the irrigation system;
- Drive ethical systems in the team;
- Maintenance of machinery, equipment;
- Operating tractors to perform tasks such as mowing, spraying, coupling/uncoupling of tractor implements;
- Assist with vineyard work: pruning, shoot thinning, shoot positioning, fruit thinning, leaf thinning, grape maturity sampling, grape harvesting and transportation;

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Preferably post-graduate qualification (Matric);
- Knowledge of vineyard management/agriculture;
- 5 years of previous experience in a similar position;
- Basic understanding/knowledge of irrigation;
- Knowledge of quality control systems (IPW);
- Truck/Driver license code 10;
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations;
- The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time;
- Ability to understand, read & write in English or Afrikaans;
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Willing to work overtime and under pressure (including weekends);
- Innovative thinking and problem solver;
- Honest, Flexibility and Accountability;
- Punctual & self-disciplined;
- The ability to build strong relationships;
- Can work independently.