Chief Executive Officer and Cellar Master, Soweto

Windmeul Cellar , located on the verdant Northern slopes of Paarl Mountain in the heart of the Winelands, is renowned for creating wines of distinction that are enjoyed both locally and abroad.

An exciting career opportunity exists for a

CEO&Cellar Master

to lead the cellar in achieving its strategic, production, and financial objectives. The incumbent will report to the Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Management and Planning

Managing cellar and winemaking process

Managing viticultural activities

Managing facilities&infrastructure and the maintenance thereof

Marketing, Sales and Public Relations

Financial&Administrative Management

Human Resources Management

Reporting on all operations, results and deviations to the Board of Directors

Requirements for the ideal candidate:

A degree in winemaking / viticulture

Additional qualification(s) in management / finance will be beneficial

At least ten years of relevant experience at a management level with proven experience in the wine industry

Knowledge of / experience in the management, upkeep&expansion of cellar facilities

Proven experience in staff management

Sound marketing, sales and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills (Afrikaans&English)

Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships

Thorough financial knowledge and experience (financial management, business planning&budgeting, etc.)

Proactive strategic insight

Advanced organisational and planning skills

Well-developed decision-making and problem-solving skills

Dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented

A market-related remuneration package will be negotiated based on qualifications, skills and experience.

#J-18808-Ljbffr