Junior Viticulturist​/Winemaker

We are looking for a Junior Viticulturist & Winemakerfor a permanent position based in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase quality wine grapes for premium wine production.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with grape producers.
• Visit vineyards and advise producers on grape quality and vineyard practices.
• Monitor grape ripeness and determine optimal harvesting dates.
• Plan and coordinate grape intake during harvest.
• Assist with winemaking and cellar operations, from grape intake to finished wine.
• Support wine tasting, evaluation and blending alongside senior winemakers.
• Maintain accurate vineyard, production and cellar records.
• Ensure producer compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain cellar hygiene, safety and industry certification standards.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 and BSc Agriculture degree in Viticulture and Oenology (Winemaking).
• 3–5 years’ experience in wine grape production and/or winemaking.
• Hands‑on cellar experience, from harvest intake to finished wine.
• Strong knowledge of viticulture and winemaking processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with producers.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good organisational and planning abilities.
• Willingness to travel and attend wine tastings and wine shows.
• WineMS experience advantageous.