Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
anonymous
Stellenbosch
Kleine Zalze Wines, situated in Stellenbosch is looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Winemaker. The successful candidate must have a postgraduate qualification in Viticulture and Oenology with sufficient relevant experience of the total winemaking process. The suitable candidate will be offered the opportunity to live out his/her passion with a dynamic production team with the production of our premium award-winning wines.
The Winemaker will report directly to the Cellar Master and will be responsible for:
- The winemaking process and any tasks as required in the production department.
- Laboratory analyses and processing of data.
- Input of all cellar data on WineMS computer program.
- General cellar documentation and certification, including bottling and SAWIS forms.
- Manage third party wine storage
- Manage the bottling schedule
- Preparation of wines and samples for presentation to buyers according to wine styles required.
- Support marketing and sales team with marketing duties when required.
- Ad hoc tasks as necessary for the smooth function of the cellar.
Minimum requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Winemaking.
- 3-4 years’ experience as a Winemaker in a facility/cellar.
- Experience in winemaking.
- Good administration skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Must have good attention to detail and be well organised.
- Team player.
- Own reliable transport to get to and from work.
A market related remuneration is offered, according to skills and experience. Please submit your CV and cover letter to wine@kleinezalze.co.za by 28 October 2024.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.