Lead Brewmaster — Craft Beer Innovation & Quality

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Product discounts

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Brewmaster to lead brewing operations at a craft brewery in Paarl, directing beer development, production, and quality control.

You will oversee all brewing stages, manage raw materials, ensure safety, and collaborate with marketing for launches. A strong palate, lab skills, and leadership are essential for driving innovation and product excellence.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Brewing Science, Fermentation Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional brewing experience, preferably in a craft brewery setting.
• In-depth understanding of brewing ingredients, processes, yeast management, and quality control techniques.
• Proficiency with brewing software and equipment.
• Strong sensory evaluation skills and an impeccable palate.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale new beer recipes, ensuring consistency and quality from pilot batch to full production.
• Manage all aspects of the brewing process, including mashing, boiling, fermentation, maturation, filtration, and packaging.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control standards, including sensory analysis and laboratory testing.
• Oversee brewery operations, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to safety regulations, and proper maintenance of brewing equipment.
• Manage inventory of raw materials (malt, hops, yeast, etc.) and finished goods.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to develop product launch strategies and promotional materials.

Skills

Brewing knowledge

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Sensory evaluation

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Brewing Science degree

Fermentation Technology degree

Chemistry degree

Tools

Brewing software

Brewing equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Brewmaster to lead brewing operations at a craft brewery in Paarl, directing beer development, production, and quality control.

You will oversee all brewing stages, manage raw materials, ensure safety, and collaborate with marketing for launches. A strong palate, lab skills, and leadership are essential for driving innovation and product excellence.