Title:  Cellar Assistant

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Immediate Superior: [[Carlton Hendricks]] 
Job Grade: [[3B]] 
Location: [[Wellington Distillery]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[131304]] 
Closing Date: 23/05/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position based at the Wellington Distillery. The successful candidate will report to the Blending/Dispatch Controller.

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

• General Cellar activities
• Physical loading and offloading of bulk spirits on site
• Physical blending of all overproof spirits
• Sample drawing of products
• Transfer of spirits and blended products
• Transfer of bulk components for blending
• Dispatch of overproof spirits to bottling sites
• Actively participate in monthly stock take
• Preparing of samples for testing and/ or organoleptic assessment
• Execution of daily tasks and activities to achieve departmental targets
• Compliance with the OHS Act standards
• Effective recordkeeping
• Taking up of tanks
• Maintain cellar hygiene standards
• Drawing and testing of production tank samples
• Apply strict and accurate loss control
• Actively participate in all TPM activities
• Actively participate in effective problem solving

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, experience/skills and attributes:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Working experience in a Cellar environment will be advantageous
• Physically healthy and strong to cope with the physical demands of the position as well as the ability to work at heights
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of safety procedures and housekeeping standards
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) when required
• Punctuality and attendance reliability

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.