Thursday, 16 October, 2025
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Stellenbosch 
Join Thelema Mountain Vineyards for the 2026 harvest and get hands-on experience in premium wine production. This is real cellar work: grapes, fermentation, barrels, tasting, and all the moving parts that make great wine.
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Duration: January – April 2026 (flexible, depending on harvest)
Salary: Experience-based
What You’ll Do
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Pick, sort, and check grapes
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Manage fermentation: cap work, temperature, inoculation
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Handle daily cellar tasks: racking, pressing, pump-overs, barrels
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Track fermentations and basic analysis (Brix, temps, tasting)
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Keep equipment clean and cellar tidy
Who We’re Looking For
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South African ID holders or students in a relevant degree (legally allowed to work)
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Serious about learning winemaking
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Physically fit and able to work long hours
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Good team player, reliable, and hands-on
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Harvest/cellar experience is a plus but not required
What You Get
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Full, hands-on exposure to premium winemaking
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Experience with multiple cultivars and production techniques
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Salary based on experience
To Apply:
Send your CV to JC@thelema.co.za. Applications reviewed as they come in; only shortlisted candidates contacted.