Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

21 September 2025

Job Location:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Job Title:

Junior Winemaker

Education Level:

Bachelors Degree

Job Level:

Junior

Minimum Experience:

1 - 3 Years

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Junior Winemaker position available in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Winemaking Operations:


Assist in all aspects of wine production from grape reception through to bottling Support harvest operations including grape sampling, sorting, and processing Monitor fermentation processes and conduct regular quality checks Assist with blending trials and sensory evaluations Maintain detailed production records and cellar logs Support barrel management including racking, topping, and cleaning programs

Laboratory and Quality Control:


Conduct routine laboratory analyses including Brix, pH, TA, and SO2 testing Assist with microbiological monitoring and wine stability testing Support quality assurance protocols throughout the winemaking process Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure accurate record-keeping Maintain rigorous quality and food safety standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and continuously improve processes to consistently deliver safe, high-quality products

Cellar Management:


Assist with tank cleaning and sanitation procedures Support equipment maintenance and cellar operations Help coordinate bottling runs and packaging operations Maintain inventory tracking for wines, additives, and supplies

Team Collaboration:


Work closely with the Winemaker to execute production plans Coordinate with vineyard team on harvest timing and grape quality Assist with visitor tastings and cellar door activities when required Support compliance with wine industry regulations and certification requirement

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Viticulture and Oenology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field Alternatively, relevant diploma with demonstrated practical experience 1-3 years of winemaking experience preferred Harvest experience in a commercial winery environment Experience with premium wine production Knowledge of Cape Winelands terroir and varietals Wine judging or sensory evaluation training Experience with organic or sustainable winemaking practices Basic laboratory skills and analytical testing Knowledge of wine chemistry and microbiology fundamentals * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cellar management software