Vacancy - Associate Winemaker/Planner at BBK

Breede River Valley Bottling (BBK) specializes in the bottling and packaging of wine and other beverages and currently has an exciting opportunity available for an Associate Winemaker/Planner, to form part of its dynamic team.

Reporting to the Manager: Planning & Wine Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Managing compliance by coordinating tasks regarding wine services, sampling and analyses and daily final approval of product for bottling
• Identify, calculate and execute/supervise wine additions, in time for scheduled bottling
• Responsible for the drafting of a feasible and efficient bottling schedule and product intake at the Cellar
• Coordination of all client requests and liaising with internal departments on feasibility
• Accurate record-keeping of actual weekly production volumes
• Effective and active communication with customers; including the interpretation of results, arranging of pre-bottling tastings and gathering final approval of analyses
• Stock monitoring – recordkeeping and stock reconciliation of all wine additives and wine losses
• Ensure overall compliance to Food Safety Standards and related Legislation and implementing and maintaining measures for prevention of cross- and/or allergen contamination

Successful candidates need to align to the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Viticulture & Oenology or similar qualification
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a Cellar with winemaking experience (up to bottling)
• Supervisory experience essential
• Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP requirements
• Attention to detail, excellent administration skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Agility, coupled with analytical thinking

If you align with the qualifications and experience above, and would like to apply for this role, please forward an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitment@bbk.co.za.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 01 November 2026