Wine Coordinator

Capensis Wines is looking for a new member of the team in the role of Wine Coordinator. This is a multi-faceted position, with the overall focus on admin and communication. The person will be responsible for daily communication with guests when booking or purchasing wines. Under the leadership of the Brand Manager, the wine coordinator will assist with the daily management tasks of Kliphuis (tasting room) and assist in a junior role with certain marketing and sales tasks as well as all additional admin from the management team. We are looking for someone who will have the patience, personality and perseverance to thrive in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*  Overseeing daily aspects of our tasting room operations
*  Manage day-to-day operations of the tasting room: Staff scheduling; inventory management; maintaining cleanliness and organization and purchasing of supplies.
*  Oversee reservations and special requests
*  Managing all admin and overseeing fluency of events on premise
*  Assist Brand Manager with administrative tasks related to marketing and sales: update of tasting notes; website audits; stock management systems; facilitate local orders; 
   events and tasting coordination
*  Social media assistance
*  Willing to represent the brand at trade tastings and events
*  Database implementation and growth
*  Set-up of meetings for the internal team and taking of minutes
*  Assist with all booking requests (travel, dining etc.) from management
*  Assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks from winery management and farm management
*  Adhere strictly to the provisions and regulations as contained in the Liquor Act (No. 59 of 2003) and other regulations as may be applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages

REQUIREMENTS:

*  Wine or Hospitality experience will be to your advantage
*  Own transport / Reliable transport
*  Valid driver's license
*  Passionate about wine and the hospitality industry
*  Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills
*  Strong customer service orientation
*  Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele
*  Must be well-presented
*  Willing to work flexible hours and be able to work under pressure
*  Focus on providing great hospitality and customer service
*  Detail orientated, multi-tasker, and self–motivated
*  Must be a team player and get along well with others
*  Strong computer proficiency and data entry experience (Mailchimp, Shopify and design experience will be beneficial)
*  Able to work in fast-paced environment

Please apply directly to anzel.rheeder@jfwmail.com by 13 October 2025.

All applications will be treated as confidential, and the company may expire jobs at their own discretion. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Capensis is an equal opportunity employer.