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Job Title – Cellar Assistant

Description

A Cellar Assistant assist the winemaking team in daily winemaking activities as needed; including but not limited to all bulk processing and bottling, cleaning of tanks, floors, hoses, and equipment as well as making additions to tanks and performing filtrations.

Typical Job Activities

Assists the wine-making team in daily activities
Works on the bottling line as needed
Performs wine-making tasks according to standard operation procedures with thoughtful attention to detail that enhances wine quality
Follows work orders accurately; makes no mistakes
Learns wine-making protocol and procedures quickly
Demonstrates solid work ethic including arriving on time and willingness to work with wine-making team until the job is finished
Contributes to company moral by a positive attitude and disposition
Adds significant value to winery through insightful and creative effort
Seeks new knowledge and skills to enhance value as cellar employee
Accepts direction and constructive criticism from others
Interacts well with fellow employees and winery managers

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Waiter 

Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate with matric exemption for a degree course or a agricultural college course. 

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics and Physical Science
Recommended subjects: Biology

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Have an excellent sense of smell and taste
Have a knowledge of Chemistry and Microbiology
Be willing to work long hours
Be able to work with people

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Employment Opportunities 

Low

Market Competitiveness

Low

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

Moderate

International Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Possible Employers

Estate wineries
Co-operative wineries
Wholesale wineries
Department of Agriculture

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Relevant Contact Details

Wine training South Africa
www.winetrainingsa.co.za

Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute
http://bit.ly/2AFCno0

Career Progress and Path  

Further studies in the specific career field
Further studies in related field
Experience in specific field
Work performance 

Possible Career Paths 

Specialist career in the specific field

Employment Stability 

Moderately stable 

Reasons to consider this career

The need is determined by the consumers
I’ll be able to learn new things on an ongoing basis
I am very interested in a specific subject or field
I like to work with nature
I want to work outdoors