Junior Winemaker

Our client, Kanonkop Wine Estate, is situated at the foot of the Simonsberg in die Stellenbosch region and currently has the following career opportunity available:

Junior Winemaker

We would like to hear from candidates who hold a tertiary qualification in Viniculture and Viticulture with 2-4 years’ experience in a similar position. Further requirements are:

• Knowledge of wine and the blending thereof • Own transport • Willingness to work longer hours/overtime, when required • Ability to work well in a team • A dedication to craft quality wines that provide value to our customers. Experience in both the practical and technical aspects of the winemaking process will be an advantage.

Reporting to the Cellar Master, you will be involved in all winemaking processes – from the vineyard to the bottle – and will contribute to the continuous improvement of the winemaking process and procedures. Specific responsibilities entail: • Coordination of harvest activities • Aftercare, blending and stabilisation of wine • Inventory control and cellar hygiene • Assist in supervising winery operations in relation to wine quality • Supervising, training and mentoring all cellar employees during harvest • Conduct and manage experiments, including reporting of results in relation to wine quality.

In return for your services, Kanonkop offers a competitive remuneration package.

Interest candidates can apply via our website www.hopcal.co.za under “Recruitment” by clicking on the relevant advertisement, i.e. “Junior Winemaker”.  

Enquiries: recruitment@hopcal.co.za or telephone 021 863 0830.

Closing date: 27 August 2021.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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