Winemaker

Joubert & Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Windmeul Cellar on the northern slopes of Paarl Mountain invites a professional Winemaker to join its dynamic production team. You will lead winemaking operations, ensure quality, manage stock and administration, supervise personnel, and uphold maintenance, safety and compliance.

The role requires a relevant degree or diploma in Viticulture and Oenology, 2-5 years’ experience, strong tasting skills, and proficient computer use. Afrikaans and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (degree or diploma in Viticulture and Oenology or similar qualification).
• 2-5 years’ proven experience in the wine industry.
• Mechanical and technical knowledge of winemaking machinery and equipment.
• Well-developed wine tasting skills.
• Good computer skills (Wine MS).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Afrikaans and English).
• Detail orientated.
• Ability to perform well in both a team context and individually.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Winemaking.
• Quality control.
• Stock management and administration (wine and dry goods).
• Personnel management.
• Maintenance and housekeeping.
• Record keeping and administration.
• Wine tasting and external liaison.
• Health & Safety and accreditations.

Education

Degree or diploma in Viticulture and Oenology

Tools

Wine MS

Job description

Windmeul Cellar, located on the Northern slopes of Paarl Mountain in the heart of the Winelands, is renowned for creating wines of distinction. This is an ideal position for a professional to further his/her career as Winemaker by joining Windmeul’s dynamic production team.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Winemaking
• Quality control
• Stock management and administration (wine and dry goods)
• Personnel management
• Maintenance and housekeeping
• Record keeping and administration
• Wine tasting and external liaison
• Health & Safety and accreditations

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (degree or diploma in Viticulture and Oenology or similar qualification)
• 2-5 years’ proven experience in the wine industry
• Mechanical and technical knowledge of winemaking machinery and equipment
• Well-developed wine tasting skills
• Good computer skills (Wine MS)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Afrikaans and English)
• Detail orientated
• Ability to perform well in both a team context and individually
• Valid driver’s licence