Assistant Winemaker at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure effective and efficient running of the cellar by assisting the Process Manager in executing and controlling daily activities in the cellar.
• Responsible for proper administration (SAP) and process control in the Ciders department.
• Managing of stock levels and also participate in monthly stocktakes.
• Responsible for assisting in making, blending and processing wines to final product.
• Ensuring that final product is of highest quality and ready to be dispatch to the bottling sites, on time and in specification. 
• Ensuring all quality systems are maintained and followed in the Ciders department.
• Effective management of subordinates by ensuring that procedures and practices are followed.
• Managing and reporting of cellar improvement projects.
• Responsible for organoleptic approval of all inbound raw material up until QC stage
• Responsible for hygiene, neatness and safety of the working area by complying with housekeeping standards. 

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A relevant BSc Degree in Microbiology/Science or national diploma in Cellar Technology/Winemaking or an Engineering degree.
• A minimum of 3 years cellar and winemaking experience with a recognised producer of quality table wine 
• People management skills
• Leadership and disciplinary training would be advantageous
• Be able to work with minimal supervision
• Be available to work overtime and on weekends based on Operational requirements
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite 
• Knowledge of the SAP system would be advantageous