Machine Operator - W.Cape

Ntice Search Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wine production company is seeking a Machine Operator based in Paarl, Western Cape. The role involves assisting the winemaking team with daily operations, including handling grapes and operating process machines. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, 3 – 5 years of relevant cellar experience, and possess good interpersonal skills. The position may require overtime and flexibility with shifts. Applications close on 8 December 2025.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a cellar environment.
• 2 years of experience operating specific process machines.
• Ability to operate multiple machines will be advantageous.
• Valid forklift licence will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist winemaking team in daily winemaking activities.
• Handle grapes and operate specific process machines.
• Perform accurate additions and maintain cellar hygiene.
• Complete job cards and ensure adherence to Health and Safety principles.

Skills

Good administrative and planning skills

Good interpersonal relations

Positive, energetic and results-driven individual

Ability to work within a team

Education

Grade 12

SKOP 3 qualification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

KWV is a renowned South African brand and industry leader in the production of world‑class wines and other spirits. We have a permanent vacancy for a Machine Operator based in Paarl, Western Cape.

Reporting to: Team Leader – Red Wine | Department: Wine Cellar | Division: Operations

Purpose

This position will assist the winemaking team in the red wine cellar in daily winemaking activities as needed; including but not limited to tank‑to‑tank transfers, additions, racking, maintaining general cellar hygiene and administrative duties. The incumbent will be required to operate specific process machines according to working instructions within the Wine Cellar.

Job Summary

• Handling of grapes
• Accurate additions according to work instructions/procedures
• Transferring of wine
• Operate specific process machines according to working instructions
• Filling and emptying of barrels
• Blending according to work instruction
• Participate in MDWT and ensure the boards are updated accordingly
• Job card completion and record keeping
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety principals
• Housekeeping/5S and cellar hygiene
• Will be required to work overtime, night shift, and over weekends when operationally required

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a cellar environment
• 2 years of experience operating specific process machines
• SKOP 3 qualification
• Ability to operate multiple machines will be advantageous
• Valid forklift licence will be advantageous

Skills Required

• Good administrative and planning skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• Positive, energetic and results‑driven individual
• Ability to work within a team

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from underrepresented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan.

Closing date for applications: 8 December 2025

Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.