Looking for an Assistant Winemaker

Hasher Family Wines is a family-owned farm in South Africa's sought after Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Founded by the Herten-Haspeslagh family, the farm represents the coming together of centuries of European farming heritage with a lifelong passion for Africa. Run by a young and passionate team, the farm proudly produces exceptional wines that celebrate the cool maritime climate and unique soil the area has become known for.

The Assistant Winemaker will report to the Winemaker and will be responsible for (but not limited to) the winemaking process, coordination of harvest activities, quality control, inventory management, and cellar hygiene. The successful candidate must be an excellent team player with strong technical and managerial skills and must deliver on the strategic and quality objectives of the cellar.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Winemaking: overseeing the winemaking process, from fruit receival through to bottling, including blending and stabilisation of wine.
• Harvest: coordination of harvest activities, including vineyard sampling, fruit receival and processing, cap management, additions, inoculations, pressing and barrel downs.
• Quality control: monitoring and maintaining quality standards throughout production, from vineyard to bottle.
• Inventory management: tracking cellar stock, materials and consumables.
• Compliance and documentation: SAWIS and IPW documentation, and other statutory record keeping.
• Cellar hygiene: maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation across the winery.
• Teamwork: working closely with the Winemaker and Cellar Hands, fostering good teamwork and ambiance.
• All other functions related to the role.

We are looking for:

• A degree in a related field (Oenology, Viticulture, or similar).
• A minimum of 2 years' winemaking experience, ideally including some harvests abroad.
• Experience with IPW, SAWIS and WineMS is an advantage.
• Strong technical and managerial skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Fluent in English; any additional language is an asset.
• Reliable own transport with a valid driver's licence is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours during harvest.

What we offer:

• Market related salary package
• A growing environment with genuine possibilities to develop yourself
• Training opportunities to further your winemaking career

Apply via info@hasherfamilywines.co.za. 

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 07/10, please consider your application unsuccessful.