Assistant Winemaker

at  Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren has an exciting opportunity for an assistant winemaker to join the cellar team.

Requirements

• BScAgric or BAgric Viticulture and Oenology (Stellenbosch University or Elsenburg Agricultural College).
• Relevant experience in a cellar will strengthen your application.
• Good wine knowledge.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Passionate team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Valid driving licence is a requirement.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be available to work on weekends and public holidays when required (especially during harvest).
• Own accommodation and transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head winemaker with daily cellar activities to ensure that the best possible wines are produced.
• Manage the cellar team alongside the head winemaker.
• Perform quality and hygiene control.
• Responsible for administration regarding SAWIS, IPW certification, FSA audit, BMV and 5-S.
• Inventory control.
• Assist at wine fairs and festivals.
• Assist at wine club events.
• Handle competition entry administration.
• Liaise between Babylonstoren and contracted teams.
• Any other wine-related activities.

Please send CV and salary expectation to recruitment@babylonstoren.com

• Assist the head winemaker with daily cellar activities to ensure that the best possible wines are produced.
• Manage the cellar team alongside the head winemaker.
• Perform quality and hygiene control.
• Responsible for administration regarding SAWIS, IPW certification, FSA audit, BMV and 5-S.
• Inventory control.
• Assist at wine fairs and festivals.
• Assist at wine club events.
• Handle competition entry administration.
• Liaise between Babylonstoren and contracted teams.
• Any other wine-related activities