Laboratory Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract)

wine.co.za; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdeberg Cellar in the Paarl region seeks a Laboratory Assistant for a fixed-term harvest-season contract (January–April 2027). The role involves cleaning the laboratory, stock control, assisting with wine analysis, and general admin tasks.

Ideal candidates have Matric, basic lab exposure in wine, strong communication, and reliable transport. Hours follow industry needs; apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 20 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Matric required; experience in wine industry advantageous.
• Basic laboratory duties and attention to details expected.
• Reliable transport and willingness to work industry hours.

Responsibilities

• Clean the laboratory and its apparatus.
• Stocktake of laboratory inventory.
• Assist laboratory analyst/manager as required.
• Assist with wine analysis.
• General office administration: arrange couriers, filing, switchboard.
• All other duties related to the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritisation

Education

Matric

Wine industry experience advantageous

Tools

MS Office

WineMS

Job description

***Perdeberg Cellar, situated in the Paarl wine region***, currently has a position for a Laboratory Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis for the harvest season.The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, combined with strong organisational abilities and attention to detail. Effective time management, the ability to prioritise competing demands and meeting deadlines are essential.**Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):** \\*Cleaning of the laboratory and its apparatus \\*Stocktake of laboratory inventory \\*Assisting laboratory analyst and/or manager as required \\*Assist with the wine analysis \\*General office administration: Arrangement with courier services, follow the general filing system in the laboratory; Handling the switchboard \\*All other duties related to this role.**Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:*** Matric required;* Experience in a similar position within the wine industry will be advantageous, including practical experience with basic hand-method analysis such as VA, aspiration, pycnometry, protein, cold stability and pinking analysis;* Good computer literacy (MS Office & WineMS);* Own reliable transport;* Willingness to work hours as per industry requirements.**Contract period: January - April 2027.****Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 20 October 2026.**