Assistant Winemaker

Babylonstoren has an exciting opportunity for an assistant winemaker to join the cellar team.

Requirements

• BScAgric or BAgric Viticulture and Oenology (Stellenbosch University or Elsenburg Agricultural College).
• Relevant experience in a cellar will strengthen your application.
• Good wine knowledge.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Passionate team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Valid driving licence is a requirement.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be available to work on weekends and public holidays when required (especially during harvest).
• Own accommodation and transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head winemaker with daily cellar activities to ensure that the best possible wines are produced.
• Manage the cellar team alongside the head winemaker.
• Perform quality and hygiene control.
• Responsible for administration regarding SAWIS, IPW certification, FSA audit, BMV and 5-S.
• Inventory control.
• Assist at wine fairs and festivals.
• Assist at wine club events.
• Handle competition entry administration.
• Liaise between Babylonstoren and contracted teams.
• Any other wine-related activities.

Please send your CV and salary expectation to recruitment@babylonstoren.com.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks after the submission of your application, please be advised that your application was unsuccessful.