Harvest Intern required - Stellenbosch

Saturday, 15 November, 2025
anonymous    
Stellenbosch  

We are a small winery situated in the Helderberg region of Stellenbosch. We are seeking a motivated and hard-working Harvest Intern to join our winemaking team for the 2026 vintage. 

Responsibilities

  • Assist with all cellar operations throughout harvest

  • Fruit intake: receiving, sorting, weighing, recording

  • Cap management (pump-overs, punch-downs, and related extraction work)

  • Fermentation monitoring: temperature, density, sensory checks

  • Cleaning and sanitation of tanks, equipment, and work areas

  • Barrel work, racking, inoculations, additions, and general cellar tasks

  • Data recording and support with daily harvest logistics

  • Work safely and efficiently within a small, focused team

Requirements

  • A passion for wine, viticulture, or oenology 

  • Formal qualification (Elsenburg / Stellenbosch)
  • Prior cellar or harvest experience essential

  • Ability to work long, physically demanding hours, including weekends and public holidays

  • Strong teamwork ethic, good communication skills, and a positive attitude

  • Must be reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

  • Ability to lift 20–25 kg and perform manual labour

What We Offer

  • Hands-on exposure to premium red-wine production in Stellenbosch

  • Experience working with high-quality fruit and modern cellar practices

  • On site accommodation inclusive of utilities, security and internet access

  • A supportive learning environment with mentorship from experienced winemakers and viticulturist


If you think you will be a fantastic fit, please send us your CV and expected remuneration to stbwinevacancy@gmail.com. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.