Chief Executive Officer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Botha Kelder, situated in the Breedekloof wine region, is a well-established and respected wine cellar with a proud history of producing quality wines since 1949 that reflect the character of the region. Having grown into a dynamic player in the South African wine industry, the organisation now seeks to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will report the Board of Directors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Management and Planning
• Managing production and viticultural activities
• Managing cellar, winemaking and facilities
• Marketing, Sales and Public Relations
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• Reporting on all operations, results and deviations to the Board of Directors

Requirements for the ideal candidate:

• A degree (preferably 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) and 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.