Team Leader – White Wine

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  • Post Date : February 6, 2026
  • Apply Before : July 16, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 152764
  • Offered Salary  0
  • Career Level  Intermediate or mid-level
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  FMCG
  • Qualifications  Matric Certificate

Job Description

KWV – Team Leader: White Wine (Permanent, Paarl, Western Cape)

Reporting to: Senior Winemaker – White Wine Location: Paarl Department: Wine Cellar Division: Operations

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Purpose

Oversee all white wine cellar activities, including MCC, ensuring tasks are distributed, executed, and completed according to company policies. Guarantee wines meet specifications for quality, style, and price point. Ensure food-safe, compliant products are delivered with integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan cellar activities with Winemakers.
  • Execute cellar operations per procedures and policy.
  • Distribute tasks and provide clear guidelines to staff.
  • Monitor work orders, ensure completion, and submit samples.
  • Follow up on analyses (SOâ‚‚, DO, COâ‚‚) per Winemaker specifications.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards.
  • Oversee wine offloading per procedure.
  • Manage administrative tasks (samples, Kronos).
  • Address ullaged wines proactively.
  • Organize transport for casual staff.
  • Lead MDWT meetings and log monthly Safety Toolbox talks.
  • Apply 5S principles.
  • Create and track SAP maintenance work orders.
  • Manage chemical storeroom and ensure adequate supplies.
  • Uphold health and safety standards.
  • Hold team and one-on-one meetings.
  • Conduct performance reviews, recruit, train, and discipline staff.
  • Encourage questioning, improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12.
  • 1–3 years supervisory experience.
  • 3 years’ winemaking process experience.
  • SKOP 3/4 advantageous.
  • Computer literacy (SAP exposure preferred).
  • Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, IPW, Wieta, ISO.
  • Technical knowledge of winemaking and machinery.

Skills

  • Detail-oriented.
  • Strong communication across levels.
  • Resilient and proactive.
  • Cross-functional collaboration.
  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Independent operator.

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from underrepresented groups, aligned with KWV’s Employment Equity Plan.

Closing date: 21 November 2025. Applications may close early if sufficient responses are received. If no feedback within one month of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Note: Personal information shared will be used only for recruitment purposes and may be processed by authorized KWV representatives. Refer to KWV’s privacy policy for details.

Desired Skills: Team, Leader, FMCG.

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