Assistant Winemaker: Elevate Quality & Cellar Operations

wine.co.za; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

wine.co.za is seeking a hands-on cellar assistant to support the Winemaker across harvest, production and administration. You will help coordinate harvest, monitor fermentations, assist with blending and bottling, and maintain precise production records with a focus on quality and compliance.

The role requires practical winery experience, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead and train cellar staff. A driver’s licence and willingness to work long harvest hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Viticulture & Oenology or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' practical winemaking experience, including internships and international harvest experience.
• Proven experience in a commercial winery environment.
• Knowledge of SAWIS, IPW and other industry regulations.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Experience in wine-production administration and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Harvest planning, scheduling and coordination.
• Assist with all cellar operations and winemaking processes.
• Blending, stabilisation and bottling coordination.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Oversee cellar hygiene and quality-control procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise cellar staff and allocate tasks.
• Procurement of wine-production consumables and stock control.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Effective communicator

Team leadership

Wine production knowledge

Recordkeeping

Education

Tertiary qualification in Viticulture & Oenology

Two years' winemaking experience

Tools

SAWIS

IPW

Job description

wine.co.za is seeking a hands-on cellar assistant to support the Winemaker across harvest, production and administration. You will help coordinate harvest, monitor fermentations, assist with blending and bottling, and maintain precise production records with a focus on quality and compliance.

The role requires practical winery experience, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead and train cellar staff. A driver’s licence and willingness to work long harvest hours are essential.