Assistant Winemaker at The Heineken Company

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

• Assist Winemaker in executing and controlling daily activities in winemaking and maturation.
• Responsible for stock control
• Responsible for Admin tasks required of role
• Responsible for assisting in making, blending and processing wines.
• Responsible for crushing and pressing cellar and related activities during harvest.
• Ensuring wine is delivered to the Packaging Department timeously.
• Ensuring all quality systems are maintained and followed in the Winemaking Department.
• Manage subordinates (Time management, disciplining and training of staff).
• Identification and management of grape quality with the grape Purchasing Department.
• Liaising with other Heineken sites, and the Wine Buying Department to produce wines in the desired style timeously
• Attend internal and external wine tastings.
• Establish successful networks with service departments and customers.
• Actively participate in TPM  business initiatives.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A relevant BSc Degree or Elsenburg diploma in Cellar Technology.
• Must have relevant experience within a cellar and or have completed a harvest.
• Proven experience in managing and leading a team.
• Sound conflict handling experience/skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge and experience in the SAP system will be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions.
• Good time management and co-ordination skills.
• Willing to work overtime
• Own reliable transport
• Be self-motivated and action driven.
• Be a team player and innovator.
• Be action driven to close out tasks timeously.
• Drive focused improvement projects within the team.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026