Our client, a South African premium wine producer in Stellenbosch, is seeking a Junior Viticulturist & Winemaker to join our winemaking team. This is a rare opportunity to work across both the vineyard and the cellar, helping to source, grow and guide grapes into wine for our premium and ultra-premium ranges.

Reporting to the Cellarmaster, you will source and buy suitable grapes at the right price point, work closely with our producers through the season, and help turn those grapes into finished wine. You will also make sure producers comply with our company policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to): *Build strong, trusting relationships with producers and give feedback on grape performance *Visit producers during the season, advising on vineyard practices to achieve quality grape production *Schedule and plan grape intake during harvest, and monitor and sample ripeness *Use vineyard knowledge to inform picking dates, cellar treatment and wine style *Assist with winemaking and cellar operations, from grape intake to finished wine *Taste, assess and blend wines with the Cellarmaster and the Senior Winemaker *Keep accurate viticulture and cellar records *Maintain cellar compliance, hygiene, safety and certification standards (e.g. WO Seal, IPW, WIETA, BSCI) *All other tasks related to this role.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• BSc Agric in Viticulture & Oenology;

• Approximately 3-5 years' experience in a similar role;

• Hands-on cellar experience, from harvest intake to finished wine;

• Excellent negotiation, people and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships;

• Willingness to travel and attend wine tastings and wine shows;

• Experience with WineMS is advantageous;

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 22 October 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.