Job Description

Duties/Pligte

Technical Support for Training

Providing technical assistance, under the guidance of academics and/or a supervisor, to undergraduate and honour's students in all areas of wine production and bottling. Conducting and capturing results of routine grape and wine chemical analyses, e.g. pH, TA and Balling, in electronic or hardcopy format. Assisting, under the guidance of academics and/or a supervisor, with preparing and the execution of undergraduate practicals and wine tastings. Cleaning equipment, surfaces and facilities related to undergraduate practical activities in the Cellar and Sensory facility. Performing other related ad hoc tasks as needed.

Technical Support for Research

Providing technical assistance to postgraduate students and other staff members in all areas of wine production and bottling. Participating in sensory panels on an ad hoc basis. Setting up sensory evaluations and coding of glasses. Cleaning the sensory laboratory, including spittoons, glassware and lids, after training and testing sessions. Capturing sensory responses from hardcopy into MS Excel and online forms. Performing other related ad hoc tasks as required.

Further support to the Experimental Cellar and Sensory Facility

Providing technical assistance, under the guidance of a supervisor, in the production and bottling wines for external clients. Cleaning equipment, surfaces and facilities related to wine production and wine bottling for external clients in the Cellar. Assisting with daily cellar maintenance tasks such as gas cylinder replacement, waste disposal, monitoring stock levels and general cleanliness of the Cellar. Acting as first-aider and firefighter and reporting to the health and safety representative.


Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
At least matric, with a post-school qualification (such as SKOP, Cape Wine Academy, WSET). Two years' working experience working in a cellar making wine. The ability to perform lifting and moving heavy objects from time to time. Willingness and availability to work after hours during certain periods of time. Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise independently and efficiently. Proven ability to adhere to protocols and standard operating procedures in winemaking. Good written and verbal communication skills. Basic computer proficiency and the ability to capture data in MS Excel or MS Word. The ability to work in a team.


Recommendation/Aanbeveling
* A valid driver's licence.