Winemaker Assistant

Reference: 10884 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

• Blending of new wines for new products / contracts in collaboration with the sales team. If required, working with clients and the market directly.
• Preparation of all samples for tastings, wine shows, new business, new vintage approval on current business, 3rd party sample / style approval and analysis approval.
• Ensures wine samples sent for bulk or bottle approval are according to required specifications.
• Responsible together with Winemaker & Production Manager in signing off the sensorial quality off all bulk wine and bottle products prior to loading / filling and post-production sensorial quality monitoring.
• Prepare & enter submissions for prominent wine competitions and proper record keeping of all entries and accolades received.
• Setting up of SAGE wine specifications based on approved samples analysis and NPI’s.
• Setting up of SAGE wine specifications for all 3rd Party wines, based on information provided on BRS’s.
• Setting up of SAGE wine specifications for all NON-SA wines and international bottling sites.
• Adheres to QMS standards and procedures
• Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures
• Adheres to protective clothing policy.
• Adheres to company and statutory Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Works closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Wine Making
• Valid driver’s licence
• Viticulture, wine & winemaking knowledge.
• Strong record keeping skills.
• Excellent wine tasting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must show initiative, be target driven and self-motivated.
• Diligent work attitude.
• Five years wine making experience in similar environment.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• 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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