Junior Winemaker
Exceed Human Resource Consultants
- Overberg, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Email your comprehensive CV to
- We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
- Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.
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