Our client, a wine export company situated in Paarl, seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Junior Wine Broker to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about wine, with a strong understanding of the South African wine market, its grape varietals, and wine of origins.
The role requires a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses excellent negotiation skills, and is comfortable communicating across various stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to): *Contract management: Assist with wine contracts and ensure legal compliance. *Stock control management: Monitor stock at external cellars. Keep contract schedules accurate and up to date *Communication with Cellars: Coordinate with producers on stock, orders, and transport. Oversee daily logistics and paperwork *Wine Documentation Management: Handle SAWIS/WSB docs, licenses, and compliance *Wine Procurement: Support sourcing and pricing negotiations with wineries *Sample management: Prepare, label, and store wine samples *Courier liaison: Book and coordinate timely wine deliveries *Cellar and client meetings: Meet with winemakers on stock and pricing. Maintain strong professional relationships *All other tasks related to this role.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- A degree in Logistics, Marketing, or a related field (Winemaker Qualification/WSET Level 2 or 3/Cape Wine Academy Diploma);
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the wine industry;
- A solid understanding of the South African wine market, grape varietals, and wine of origins;
- Previous exposure to wine procurement, sales, or logistics will be advantageous;
- Strong negotiation skills;
- Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans - written and spoken);
- Proficient in MS Office;
- A valid drivers license.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 6 October 2025.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.