Temp Brand Ambassador

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company is seeking a Temporary Brand Ambassador for the iconic James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington. This role involves conducting whisky tastings, managing private events, and enhancing customer experiences while advocating for the brand. Ideal candidates will possess a tertiary qualification in marketing or hospitality, with prior sales and hospitality experience. Strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans are essential, along with a passion for whisky.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing or Hospitality.
• Minimum 2 years hospitality and sales experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform whisky tours and tastings.
• Manage private events at the tasting room.
• Help activate whisky events.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Sales experience

Good EQ/ Intuitive

Proactive

Adaptable

Team player

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Marketing and or Hospitality Industry

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Job Grade: 6
Location: Wellington
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce - Marketing - Sponsorship
Type of Contract: Temporary
Reference Number: 139943
Closing Date: 11/07/2025

The iconic world-renowned James Sedgwick Distillery, home of Three Ships – and Bain’s Whisky, is on the lookout for a dynamic and energetic Temporary Brand Ambassador that will help build and improve overall customer experience in and around the tasting room.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform whisky tours and tastings.
• Manage private events at the tasting room.
• Help activate whisky events – manage tasting stalls.
• Assist in growing online store and whisky club presence.

Education & Experience

• Tertiary Qualification in Marketing and or Hospitality Industry
• Candidate must have a general interest and love for whisky.
• Hospitality experience – tasting room environment or similar ± 2 years
• Sales experience ± 2 years
• Weekends including Sundays and some public holidays.
• Available to attend festivals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport.

Key Traits

• Well spoken – English/ Afrikaans
• Confident in front of large crowds
• Good EQ/ Intuitive
• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Performs under pressure
• Team player

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.