Cellar Assistant needed at a Wine Estate in Stellenbosch - market related

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: VINEYARDS

• Carry out daily checks on all tractors and spray equipment and report any faults
• Carry out weekly cleaning and greasing of all tractors and spray equipment
• To ensure the chemical room is cleaned and maintained
• To ensure that all vineyard practices are carried out in accordance with the instructions issued by the winemaker and assistant winemaker
• To assist with all harvest preparations and operations
• To assist with the monitoring of pests and diseases in the vineyards and to report any issues
• To assist with spraying of vineyards, sewing of cover crop and carrying out proper weed control
• To ensure that the vineyards are kept neat and tidy at all times
• To operate effectively and efficiently the trimmer, planter, all sprayers and tractors
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the farm’s Health & Safety policy, and emergency Fire procedures.
• To assist the irrigation manager with cleaning of lines and filters
• Report any faulty or damaged equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practices.
• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Execute any other duties commensurate with the position and as instructed by the Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CELLAR

Vineyard and Cellar workers are required to undertake the following duties as directed by the manager, using the prescribed methods and frequencies as shown, explained or instructed.

• Grape sampling during harvest time
• Assisting with harvesting of grapes and monitoring for quality purposes
• Following correct hygiene practices in the cellar with regards to cleaning of tanks, pipes, pumps etc.
• Crushing of fruit
• Racking and blending of wine
• Monthly Sulphur additions and any other additions as requested by Winemaker
• Monthly barrel hygiene practices
• Bottling operations
• Labelling operations and re-works
• Topping of wine
• Stock take
• Tasting room and export deliveries
• Pumpovers and pressing
• Execute any other duties commensurate with the position and as instructed by the winemaker and assistant winemaker.

Please send your CV to Amber Baron at hr@cavalliestate.com. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.