Cellar Worker - Franschhoek

Rupert and Rothschild Vignerons, an iconic brand in the global wine industry, based in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley is currently seeking to recruit a Cellar Worker to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Winemaker.

Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing production areas, barrel stores, pipes, fittings, tanks and other cellar equipment;
• Assist with receiving and processing grapes;
• Perform pump-overs;
• Assisting with pressing operations in the cellar;
• Remove grape skins from tanks after fermentation and transfer them to the press;
• Assist with wine additions;
• Transfer wine from tank to tank/barrel to tank/tank to barrel;
• Pumping of lees from settling tanks to lees tanks;
• Pumping wine from storage tanks into tankers;
• Wash and clean barrels;
• Assist with barrel stacking;
• Receive and inspect barrels;
• Top-up wine barrels and tanks.

Skills and competencies:
• Teamwork and cooperation skills;
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness;
• Willingness to learn and adapt;
• Good communication and listening skills;
• Strong awareness of workplace safety;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Ability to work well under pressure;
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.

Knowledge and Experience:
• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification will be advantageous;
• At least 3 years' practical cellar experience preferred;
• Must have own reliable transport to and from work.

Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons is committed to Employment Equity. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in line with the Company's Employment Equity Policy. If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application, to the HR Department at recruitment@rupert-rothschildvignerons.com by no later than 30 October 2026.

Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.