Winemaker

Our client, based within the Stellenbosch region, is looking for a Winemaker to join their team. 

You will be responsible for the process of winemaking and blending of all bulk orders according to required standards and specifications and will carry out various cellar administration tasks timeously.

-        Insure intake of wines according to SAWIS and company procedures.

-        Responsible for the preparation of products that gets filled at other sites, incl the administrative records and communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Processes

• Responsible for preparations and planning within the cellar relating to all bulk orders as per the agreed schedule.
• Responsible for the preparation of wines according to client’s specifications for bulk loading including blending, fining/treating, stabilisation, final adjustments and tasting. (Internal- and external Cellars)
• Oversees the operation and daily tasks of the cellar operators/assistants to ensure operations flow smoothly and standards and specifications are according to requirements.
• Ensure all external samples and analysis meet client specifications, feedback to external cellars if any adjustments are to me made.
• Assist with smooth operations of the Crossflow filtration, candle filters (mobile unit) and Cold stabilization units.
• Responsible for the final tasting and signing off on wines for export (internal and external). A complete analysis sheet must be signed off prior to loadings.
• Responsible for bulk loadings according to the agreed procedures of the company within the QC standards.
• Oversees that all samples of external loadings are booked in the lab and meet the client specification.
• Communicate with external cellars and do planning on loadings at external premises and the adjustment to be done on the wines according the client specification.
• Responsible for planning of all external loadings
• Responsible for the preparation of the products that needs to be filled on outside premises according to client’s specifications.
• Responsible for the final tasting and signing off on wines that get filled on outside premises. A complete analysis sheet must be signed off prior to loadings

Administration

• Completes SAWIS documentation including WSR1’s, pink cards and other wine intake related documentation.
• Responsible for export submissions and relevant documentation.
• Captures daily wine movements.
• Maintain work instructions/cleaning records and ensures they are kept for traceability.
• Carries out a daily chemical stock take and orders when required by completing PO’s.
• Ensure recordkeeping and documentation of bulk loadings according to internal procedures.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma / Degree in Viticulture and Oenology
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar position
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

SALARY

R20 000 + 13^th cheque

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email:  CR576 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation and notice period to   Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.