Junior Viticulturist Full Time Job

Junior Viticulturist required in Darling, Western Cape.

Our client a leading vineyard operation in Darling is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Viticulturist to join the team.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for vineyards, strong organisational ability, and excellent administrative skills to support day-to-day viticultural operations.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys a balance between hands-on vineyard work, data management, compliance, reporting and operational coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily vineyard monitoring and management activities
• Support vineyard programmes including pruning, canopy management, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease monitoring, and harvest preparation
• Collect and maintain accurate vineyard records and production data
• Manage administration related to vineyard activities, including:
  • Farm records
  • Spray records
  • Irrigation schedules
  • Labour records
  • Compliance documentation
  • Quality assurance paperwork
• Assist with maintaining traceability and audit requirements
• Capture and analyse vineyard information using Excel and relevant agricultural systems
• Communicate with farm teams, contractors and management
• Assist with planning and coordinating seasonal vineyard activities
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Viticulture, Agriculture, Horticulture or related field advantageous
• Previous vineyard experience beneficial
• Strong Administration Skills
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and administration systems
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping ability
• Good communication skills in English (Afrikaans advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and outdoors

Skills & Attributes:

• Passion for vineyards and agriculture
• Highly organised and administratively strong
• Practical problem-solving ability
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Strong numerical ability
• Willingness to learn and grow within the industry

Advantageous Experience:

• Wine industry experience
• Knowledge of vineyard practices and seasonal cycles
• Experience with quality systems, compliance documentation or farm software

Ideal Candidate:

A young, energetic individual who wants to build a career in viticulture while bringing strong administrative discipline to a modern vineyard operation.