Director: Wine Industry Solutions - Cape Town

Recruiter:

Vine Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000490/AE

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in Cape Town is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director: Wine Industry Solutions to provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership for a leading South African oenology business.

The role carries full P&L accountability and is responsible for driving sustainable growth, profitability, market leadership, innovation and customer excellence.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the business unit's strategic and annual operating plans. Take full responsibility for P&L, revenue, profitability, budgeting and forecasting. Drive business growth, market expansion, pricing strategies and key account development. Identify market opportunities, industry trends and customer needs. Lead product innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and industry stakeholders. Ensure operational excellence, supply chain efficiency, quality and regulatory compliance. Lead, develop and retain a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Manage business risks, governance and compliance. Provide strategic and performance reporting to executive and global leadership teams. Participate in executive leadership and broader organisational initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a related field. MBA or Master's degree advantageous. 10-15 years' progressive leadership experience in wine, food ingredients, biotechnology, fermentation, FMCG or manufacturing. At least 7 years in a senior commercial\/business leadership role with full P&L accountability. Proven track record in strategic planning, revenue growth, profitability and market expansion. Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams and strategic customer relationships. Excellent commercial, financial, analytical and negotiation skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Key Competencies Strategic leadership | Commercial acumen | Financial management | Business development | Customer focus | Negotiation | Analytical thinking | People leadership | Innovation | Results orientation | Integrity and accountability. A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced business executive who can combine strategic vision with strong commercial execution and people leadership Please email your CV through to with a photo, salary expectation, location and availability

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Director: Wine Industry Solutions - Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client in cape town is seeking an experienced and commercially driven director: wine industry solutions to provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership for a leading South African oenology business. The role carries full P&L accountability and is responsible for driving sustainable growth, profitability, market leadership, innovation and customer excellence.
4 days ago

Junior Marketing Internship
Location: Waterfront
Salary: Monthly
Are you a Marketing Graduate with a passion for creativity, innovation and luxury brands?Do you have a Marketing qualification and some part-time or practical experience assisting with PR projects, events or marketing campaign development? Our international client, a leading luxury brand, is looking for a Marketing Intern to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-o...
2 days ago

Junior Accountant / Finance Administrator
Location: Capetown
Salary: R360 000 p/a
Junior Accountant / Finance Administrator - AD260826-4394
4 days ago

Sales Representative - Hospitality & Food Industry
Location: Montague Gardens
Salary: R15 000 Monthly
Location: Montague Gardens, cape townSalary: R15 000 Basic + Commission + Bonusindustry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage / FMCGAn established business supplying products to the hospitality, restaurant and food-service sectors is looking for an energetic and commercially driven Sales Representative to grow its customer base across cape town.This is a hands-on external sales role suited to someone...
5 days ago

Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
My client, an established role player in the wine industry based in Stellenbosch, is seeking to employ an Accounts Payable Clerk. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented candidate who can perform well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, controls, and deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full Accounts Pa...
9 days ago

Accountant - Cape Winelands - AD200826-4381
Location: Capetown
Salary: R600 000k p/a
Accountant - cape winelands - AD200826-4381
10 days ago

Accountant
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
My client, an established role player in the wine industry based in Stellenbosch, is seeking to employ an Accountant. This role requires an organized professional with strong analytical and process improvement skills.The successful candidate will be responsible for executing all accounting tasks up to the trial balance level, completion of balance sheet reconciliations, managing monthly accruals, ...
10 days ago

Capital Equipment Sales Representative
Location: Somerset West
Salary:
Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Capital Equipment Sales Representative to join their team in Somerset West, cape town. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ sales experience, including 2–3 years in capital equipment or high-value B2B sales, with a proven track record of managing long sales cycles and closing significant deals. Experience within the ret...
2 days ago

Brand Ambassador
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary: Monthly
International wine Group based in Stellenbosch is looking for a charismatic, commercially minded wine professional to join their team as Brand Ambassador for the Western cape. This is a chance to represent one of South Africa’s most celebrated premium wine brands, building relationships across the on-trade and high-value retail channels while bringing the wine’s story to life thro...
24 days ago

Sales and Marketing Manager â Regional Brands
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary: Monthly
International wine Group based in Stellenbosch is looking for a commercially driven, execution-focused Sales and Marketing Manager: Regional Brands to lead the growth of their regional brand portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on turning strategy into results: growing sales volumes, building trade relationships, and bringing brand plans to life in the market...
24 days ago