Riebeek Valley Wine Co., situated in the picturesque Riebeek Kasteel (Western Cape), has a position available for an experienced Senior Winemaker to join their team.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader, has excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality and innovation in a dynamic team environment.
The Senior Winemaker will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for: *Overseeing and coordinating all cellar and harvest activities *Managing and overseeing the entire bulk and bottled wine production process, including blending and stabilisation *Managing activities of the services cellar and liaising with clients in production of their wines *Supervising and managing cellar staff *Maintaining and managing quality control systems *Procuring necessary chemicals *Ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements *Contributing to brand promotion and product development *All other tasks related to this position.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Viticulture and Oenology;
- Minimum 7 years' experience in a similar managerial position;
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office, WineMS);
- Valid driver's license.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 8 June 2026.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.