Simonsig Wine Estate, situated in the famous Stellenbosch wine region and known for their range of internationally acclaimed wines, has a position available for a dynamic winemaker with proven skills to produce wines of outstanding quality.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):
*Winemaking (Cap Classique and white wines)
*Managing incoming grapes during harvest
*Fermentation management and control in tanks, barrels and bottles
*Tasting, blending and bottling
*Riddling and disgorging of various styles of Cap Classique
*Dosage trials
*Management of wine quality control and cellar hygiene
*Managing team of cellar workers
*Inventory control of wine and dry goods
*Wine tastings and wine promotions
*Liason with clients and suppliers
*All relevant administration and other functions related to the position.
Essential minimum qualifications, skills and experience:
• BS Agric Viticulture and Oenology, Elsenburg Qualification in Cellar Technology or similar, with the main interest in Oenology;
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office, EzyWine);
• Reliable own transport with valid driver’s license;
• Willingness to work hours as per wine industry requirements.
Commencement date: As soon as possible
In return, Simonsig Wines offers excellent benefits, which include a market related salary and participation in the medical and pension scheme.
CLICK HERE for more information and to apply online (before 09:00 am on 23 September 2022)
For general inquiries, please contact our Recruitment Team on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
About Simonsig
THREE GENERATIONS OF THE MALAN LEGACY
Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name.
Named after the majestic views of the Simonsberg Mountain, Simonsig Wine Estate was the first South African producer of Method Cap Classique and renowned throughout the wine world as an established and leading South African wine estate.
These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style.
He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Francois-Jacques, Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.
Simonsig recognise the importance of sustaining the source of our beautiful products, which is why the Estate ascribes to Wieta, BWI, HACCP, IPW and CVC standards that ensure responsible and ethical wine production. Committed to the well-being of our people, Simonsig offers various mentorship and leadership programs to its staff and their children, as well as an on-site crèche and aftercare facility.
At Simonsig, the Malan family values drive the Estate’s commitment to producing wines of internationally regarded excellence, expressing the unique and diverse terroir of the Stellenbosch region. We also believe that being a gift of nature made for the enjoyment of people, our wine offering should always be complemented by true Cape hospitality and efficient service.
