Title:  Assistant Wine Maker

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Job Grade: 09 
Location: Cape Town - Durbanville Hills
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce - Marketing - Sponsorship
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 144776 
Closing Date: 14/10/2025

Purpose of the role:

Assist with all winemaking activities throughout the year. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Control execution of various winemaking tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist with disciplinary actions.
• Promote quality conscientiousness regarding all cellar activities.

Co-responsible for the following:

• • control of daily winemaking activities.
  • correct intake of grapes and pressing activities during harvesting season.
  • appliance of the best work standards from grape intake to pre-bottling, to ensure the production of the highest quality wines possible.
  • monthly stock take.
  • correct daily wine transfers.
  • monthly stock take.
  • correct daily wine transfers.
  • control of wine losses and waste.
  • wine blending activities.
  • various wine preparation activities.
  • supply wine to the bottling line in time and according with product specification.
  • all cellar and harvest admin.
  • cellar hygiene.
  • maintaining and application of safety procedures.
• Control the optimum use of cellar equipment and facilities.
• Control the working condition of all winemaking machinery.
• Report all machinery failures and breakdowns.
• Co-responsible for maintaining and application of safety procedures.
• Promote safety conscientiousness.
• Conduct Regular safety inspections in the cellar.
• Report immediately any hazardous safety aspects to the winemakers.
• Implement and come up with ne wsuggestions and actions to improve the safety of the cellar activities.
• Attend wine tastings and various wine shows.
• Perform required wine marketing activities.
• Responsible for food safety performed as described in the food safety team member appointment letter (must still be appointed).
• Actively be involved in Food Defense constantly being on the lookout for suspicious behavior.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of annual audits and certifications, including IPW, and other relevant industry standards.
• Support the administration of harvest temporary contracts and related documentation.
• Participate and coordinate monthly sensory evaluations to monitor and maintain wine quality.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of timesheets and contribute to monthly ICC (Internal Compliance Checks).
• Assist with SAWIS reporting and compliance, ensuring all data is accurately captured and submitted according to regulatory timelines.
• Follow Organization’s policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education & Experience:

• A relevant BSc Degree or Elsenburg Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of Cellar experience.
• People management experience.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.