Senior Oenologist & Winemaking R&D Lead - Western Cape

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a senior Oenologist with a strong R&D focus to join a leading wine producer in Paarl, Western Cape. You will drive research, develop novel wine styles, and collaborate with vineyard teams and QA to elevate product quality.

The role requires a PhD/Master's in a related field and 7+ years in winemaking with commercial R&D experience. Expect extended hours during harvest and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in oenology or related field with research focus.
• Minimum 7 years in winemaking, including commercial R&D.
• Proven track record of new techniques or products.

Responsabilités

• Lead R&D projects on new winemaking technologies and aging processes.
• Develop and pilot new wine blends and styles with market potential.
• Collaborate with viticulturists to optimize grape quality for winemaking.
• Conduct detailed sensory and chemical analysis throughout production.
• Troubleshoot oenological challenges during fermentation and maturation.
• Stay updated on scientific advancements, trends, and regulations.
• Author reports and present results to management and teams.
• Oversee lab operations and ensure analytical quality.
• Contribute to QC standards for all wines.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

Fermentation science

Wine chemistry

Sensory evaluation

Analytical instrumentation

Scientific writing

Project management

Independent work

Formation

Master’s degree or PhD in Oenology, Food Science, Chemistry

Outils

HPLC

GC-MS

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a senior Oenologist with a strong R&D focus to join a leading wine producer in Paarl, Western Cape. You will drive research, develop novel wine styles, and collaborate with vineyard teams and QA to elevate product quality.

The role requires a PhD/Master's in a related field and 7+ years in winemaking with commercial R&D experience. Expect extended hours during harvest and relocation support.