Temporary Assistant Winemaker position available

wine.co.za; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Hasher Family Wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is seeking a temporary Assistant Winemaker for the 2027 harvest season (November 2026 - April 2027). You will work closely with the Winemaker to support cellar operations and ensure quality and safety standards.

This role suits a passionate individual who enjoys both practical winemaking and technical aspects, thriving in a fast-paced cellar environment and contributing to a close-knit family-driven team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' production cellar experience.
• Sound knowledge of cellar operations and winemaking processes.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Systems & certifications, including WineMS, IPW and SAWIS.
• Drivers license & Forklift license will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Winemaker and support all cellar operations during the harvest season.
• Maintain high quality and food safety standards in a fast-paced cellar environment.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure smooth wine production processes.

Skills

Production cellar experience

Cellar operations knowledge

Organisational skills

WineMS/IPW/SAWIS certifications

Drivers license

Forklift license

Job description

Set among the windswept vineyards of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hasher Family Wines is a small, family-owned estate where a deep connection to place, people and the craft of wine sits at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a temporary Assistant Winemaker to join our team and become part of the family for the 2027 harvest season (November 2026 - April 2027).

This role is ideal for a passionate individual who enjoys both the practical and technical aspects of winemaking and thrives in a fast-paced cellar environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Winemaker to support all cellar operations while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• 3–5 years' production cellar experience;
• Sound knowledge of cellar operations and winemaking processes;
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Systems & certifications, including WineMS, IPW and SAWIS;
• Drivers license & Forklift license will be beneficial