Brew Master

SUMMARY:
We require an experienced Brew Master in the Overberg area.
This role is accountable for production performance, compliance, and strategic growth, while ensuring product quality and operational excellence. Experience with Alcoholic Beverages production essential.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements

• National Diploma (Sciences) + 8–10 years in alcoholic beverage production (leadership role), or
• B-Degree (Sciences) + 5 years in senior FMCG role (preferred)
• Strong leadership, financial acumen, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with SAP, Excise, WCM practises, HR/IR practices
• Experience with alcoholic beverage production

Responsibilities

• Set and execute strategic goals aligned with divisional KPIs
• Lead and develop a high-performing, motivated team
• Manage site budgets, assets, and capital expenditure projects
• Oversee full distillation process, including brandy production and maturation
• Ensure raw material intake, stock control, and product dispatches run efficiently
• Drive adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies in the area
• Ensure compliance with Excise regulations, OHSAct (legal appointee – Section 16.2), and food safety standards
• Maintain and improve site Quality Management Systems
• Participate in sensory evaluation (product tasting) panels
• Promote continuous improvement through innovation and problem-solving
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (supply chain, finance, HR) and external suppliers
• Support audits, reporting, and loss control initiatives
• Drive adherence to company standards and best practices
• Foster a culture of accountability, sustainability, and operational discipline

PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.

Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions.

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