KWV a renowned South African brand and industry leader in the production of world-class wines, and other spirits has a permanent vacancy for a Machine Operator, based in Paarl, Western Cape.

• Reporting to: Team Leader - Red Wine
• Department: Wine Cellar
• Division: Operations

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, maintaining 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
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience in a Cellar environment
• 2 years' experience in operating specific processes/ machines
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years relevant harvest experience in a Cellar environment
• SKOP 3 qualification
• Knowledge of operating cellar machinery
• 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:

• Handling of grapes
• Accurate additions according to work instructions/procedures
• Transferring of wine
• Operate specific process/ machines according to Working instructions
• Filling and emptying of barrels
• Blending according to work instruction
• Participate in MDWT and ensure the boards are updated accordingly
• Job card completion and record keeping
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety principals
• Housekeeping/5S and cellar hygiene
• Will be required to work overtime, night shift and over weekends when operationally required

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

Closing date for applications: 10 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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