Winemaker - Paarl

wine.co.za; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Windmeul Cellar, located on the northern slopes of Paarl Mountain in the Winelands, is renowned for creating wines of distinction. The incumbent will join Windmeul's dynamic production team as Winemaker to lead winemaking operations and maintain quality standards.

The role requires a degree/diploma in Viticulture and Oenology, 2-5 years in the wine industry, strong tasting skills, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. Paarl base with full-time on-site work.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Viticulture and Oenology (degree/diploma).
• 2-5 years' proven experience in the wine industry.
• Mechanical/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 oriented; able to perform in team and independently.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Wine tasting

Good computer skills

Education

Viticulture and Oenology degree/diploma

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