Junior Viticulturist & Winemaker: Vineyard to Cellar

wine.co.za; South Africa; Presencial; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kleine Zalze Wines is seeking a Junior Viticulturist & Winemaker to join our winemaking team, spanning vineyard and cellar duties. You will source grapes, guide growers, and help turn harvest into premium wine while ensuring adherence to company policies and quality standards.

Reporting to the Cellarmaster, you will travel to producers, plan grape intake, monitor ripeness, assist with cellar operations, and participate in blending and tasting with senior winemakers to shape our premium ranges.

Formación

• Grade 12 and a B.Sc. Agric in Viticulture and Oenology.
• 3–5 years in winegrape production or winemaking.
• Hands-on cellar experience from harvest to finished wine.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel and attend tastings.

Responsabilidades

• Build strong, trusting relationships with producers and give feedback on grape performance.
• Visit producers during the season, advising on vineyard practices to achieve quality grape production.
• Schedule and plan grape intake during harvest, and monitor and sample ripeness.
• Use vineyard knowledge to inform picking dates, cellar treatment and wine style.
• Assist with winemaking and cellar operations, from grape intake to finished wine.
• Taste, assess and blend wines with the Cellarmaster and the senior winemaker.
• Keep accurate viticulture and cellar records.
• Maintain cellar compliance, hygiene, safety and certification standards.

Conocimientos

Viticulture knowledge

Winemaking experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Harvest planning

Educación

B.Sc. Agric in Viticulture and Oenology

Herramientas

WineMS

Descripción del empleo

Kleine Zalze Wines is seeking a Junior Viticulturist & Winemaker to join our winemaking team, spanning vineyard and cellar duties. You will source grapes, guide growers, and help turn harvest into premium wine while ensuring adherence to company policies and quality standards.

Reporting to the Cellarmaster, you will travel to producers, plan grape intake, monitor ripeness, assist with cellar operations, and participate in blending and tasting with senior winemakers to shape our premium ranges.