Winemaker Assistant

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Production
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of five years winemaking experience in a similar environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Sage accounting software.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant degree or diploma in Winemaking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must show initiative, be target-driven, and self-motivated.
• Diligent work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of viticulture, wine, and winemaking processes.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Exceptional wine tasting skills.
• Valid drivers license.

DUTIES:

Sampling, Quality & Tasting Processes:

• Blend new wines for new products or contracts in collaboration with the sales team; liaise directly with clients and the market when required.
• Prepare all samples for tastings, wine shows, new business opportunities, new vintage approval, third-party sample/style approval, and analysis approval.
• Ensure wine samples sent for bulk or bottle approval meet required specifications.
• Collaborate with the Winemaker and Production Manager to sign off on the sensorial quality of all bulk wine and bottled products prior to loading/filling, and monitor post-production sensorial quality.
• Prepare and submit entries for prominent wine competitions and maintain accurate records of all entries and accolades received.
• Request, schedule, taste, and evaluate producer stock monthly (services) and quarterly (contracted).
• Organize, manage, and capture data for internal comparative tastings, production tastings, and allocation tastings.
• Taste and evaluate all retention samples after 12 months.

Administration & Record Keeping:

• Set up SAGE wine specifications based on approved sample analyses and NPIs.
• Establish SAGE wine specifications for all third-party wines using information from BRSs.
• Set up SAGE wine specifications for all non-South African wines and international bottling sites.
• Prepare all technical (Fische) sheets and techniques as required.
• Maintain accurate and clear records of all signed-off wines, tastings, and feedback received.
• Capture and update blending records, including components used and styles submitted and approved.

Quality Management Systems (QMS):

• Adhere to QMS standards and procedures.
• Follow QMS protocols as described in procedures.
• Comply with GMP protocols.
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