JOBS

Location: Paarl

Purpose: This position will assist the winemaking team in the red wine cellar in daily winemaking activities as needed; including but not limited to tank-to-tank transfers, additions, racking, maintain general cellar hygiene and administrative duties. The incumbent will be required to operate specific process/ machines according to working instructions within the Wine Cellar.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on, manual tasks and working at heights
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a Wine Cellar environment including harvest experience
• 2 years’ experience in operating specific process / machines
• SKOP 3 qualification
• Ability to operate multiple machines will be advantageous
• Valid Forklift License will be advantageous

Skills required:

• Good administrative and planning skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• Positive, energetic and results driven individual
• Ability to work within team

Job summary:

• Operate specific process / machines according to Working instructions
• Ensure equipment and machinery is maintained according to asset care principles
• Assist in all processing activities related to the winemaking processes
• Ensure all processes are performed according to KWV procedure and work instruction
• Ability to perform multiple tasks / operations at once
• Ensure cellar hygiene/housekeeping are up to standard in-line with 5S principles
• Ensure accurate job card completion and record keeping of transfers and addition batches
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards and procedures
• Will be required to work overtime, night shift and over weekends when operationally required
• Oversees all aspects of barrel management, including inspection, sanitation, maintenance, and lifecycle tracking
• Operates barrel washing machinery according to winery hygiene standards and quality protocols.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure alignment to KWV Ops Strategic Framework 

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from underrepresented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan.

For internal applications, please send updated CV to internalrecruitment@kwv.co.za

Closing date for applications: 27 August 2026

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