Winemaker Fortified Wines (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Heineken International B.V

  Worcester, England

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Immediate Superior: [[Gerard Schreuder]]

Job Grade: [[10]]

Location: [[Goudini Distillery]]

Function: [[Supply Chain]]

Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]

Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]

Reference Number: [[135515]]

Closing Date: 25/04/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position based at our Goudini Distillery in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will report to the Distillery Manager.

Key Performance Areas include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinate and oversee fortified wine production, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage the blending, stabilization and filtration activities for relevant products.
• Liaise with Co-ops, wine suppliers and other external and internal suppliers.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control procedures throughout the winemaking process.
• Effective people management and development to achieve department objectives.
• Implement and uphold the Quality Management System.
• Conduct product tastings to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensure high standards of Health and Safety.
• Maintain workplace discipline and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Supervise and lead subordinates, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Manage and monitor the department's budget effectively.
• Oversee stock management of both wine and additives to ensure availability.
• Update and maintain relevant information in SAP.
• Oversee and manage TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) audits.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications/experience/skills/attributes:

• A relevant tertiary level qualification – qualifications from a University or Agricultural College that covers the theory of Wine making will be strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a leadership role
• Effective leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent organising and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
• Innovative and results-driven
• Resilience and excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of Quality Control, Internal Control Checks (ICC’s), Quality Management Systems (QMS) AND ISO 9001 Systems
• Sound knowledge of relevant SAP requirements will be highly advantageous
• Knowledge of continuous improvement systems and practices highly advantageous
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours when required
• Punctuality and attendance reliability

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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