Title:  Assistant Winemaker

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Immediate Superior: Ruanne Nichols 
Location: Paarl
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 134602 
Closing Date: 13/04/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned positions to be based at the Paarl Cluster, Monis. The successful applicant will report to the Process Manager (Ciders). 

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure effective and efficient running of the cellar by assisting the Process Manager in executing and controlling daily activities in the cellar.
• Responsible for proper administration (SAP) and process control in the Ciders department.
• Managing of stock levels and also participate in monthly stocktakes.
• Responsible for assisting in making, blending and processing wines to final product.
• Ensuring that final product is of highest quality and ready to be dispatch to the bottling sites, on time and in specification. 
• Ensuring all quality systems are maintained and followed in the Ciders department.
• Effective management of subordinates by ensuring that procedures and practices are followed.
• Managing and reporting of cellar improvement projects.
• Responsible for organoleptic approval of all inbound raw material up until QC stage
• Responsible for hygiene, neatness and safety of the working area by complying with housekeeping standards. 

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A relevant BSc Degree in Microbiology/Science or national diploma in Cellar Technology/Winemaking or an Engineering degree.
• A minimum of 3 years cellar and winemaking experience with a recognised producer of quality table wine 
• People management skills
• Leadership and disciplinary training would be advantageous
• Be able to work with minimal supervision
• Be available to work overtime and on weekends based on Operational requirements
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite 
• Knowledge of the SAP system would be advantageous 

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.