Join Rueda Wine Co. and Help to Continue Building South Africa’s Finest Wine Cellars!
Rueda Wine Co. (www.ruedawine.com) is looking for a meticulous, organised, and wine-passionate Cataloguer to join our Cellaring Team in Cape Town. If you love wine, thrive on detail, and want to work hands-on with some of South Africa’s top wine collections, we want to hear from you!
About Us
We import and distribute an exceptional portfolio of wines from South Africa, France, Italy and Switzerland, supplying both private clients and trade customers. We also specialise in cellaring and cataloguing rare and fine wines for our clients and auctions.
What You’ll Do
• Catalogue incoming wines accurately in our cellar management system.
• Inspect, photograph, and record details of bottles, labels, vintages, conditions, and provenance.
• Organise and maintain cellar inventory with precision.
• Assist with preparing wines for delivery, tastings, and auctions.
• Ensure correct storage practices and conditions are maintained.
• Coordinate with the sales and logistics teams to ensure accurate stock records.
• Support wine intake, packing, and dispatch operations when needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our cataloguing and cellaring systems.
What We’re Looking For
• Passion for wine - you love it and want to learn more.
• Extreme attention to detail - accuracy is critical.
• Organisational skills - you keep records meticulously and maintain order in a busy environment.
• Basic wine knowledge - WSET Level 1 or equivalent is a plus (but not required).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using technology - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and database systems.
• Physically capable - this role includes lifting cases and moving stock in the cellar.
• A team player - collaborative, respectful, and dependable.
Additional Requirements
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Functioning smartphone.
What We Offer
• Competitive basic salary.
• Full-time role with on-the-job learning, wine tastings, and training opportunities.
• Chance to work with an experienced, passionate team and one of South Africa’s best wine portfolios.
• An opportunity to develop a unique and highly valued skill set in the fine wine trade.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you!
To Apply: Email your CV, cover letter, and any supporting material to info@ruedawine.com. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
Website: www.ruedawine.com