Brand Ambassador (La Motte Wine Estate and Leopard’s Leap Wines) / Western Cape

A dedicated person with a positive outlook and spontaneous personality, who has excellent knowledge of the South African wine industry, is required to join the Sales Team of Historic Wines of the Cape

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following and report to the Sales Director/Sales Manager:

• identify sales opportunities
• liaising and promoting customer relationships
• developing product knowledge through waiter training, customer wine tastings, etc.
• expanding the sales and marketing strategies of La Motte and Leopard’s Leap
• sharing market research with the Sales -, Brand - and Marketing Manager
• supporting the brand in the market through quality assurance and compliance with branding guidelines
• monitoring and implementation of promotional activities
• general office administration

Applications are awaited from persons who comply with the following:

• minimum of 5 years’ similar experience, with a strong focus on the on-trade; retail and liquor experience is also required
• a relevant tertiary qualification
• excellent communication skills
• professional appearance and conduct
• excellent knowledge of wine and the wine industry
• willingness to travel for work

Historic Wines of the Cape offers a competitive salary, commensurate with the extent to which the above requirements are met.

Commencement of duties: 1 March 2026

Please forward your CV to reach Anel Odendaal at recruitment.hr@hwines.co.za before Monday, 12 January 2026.

If no response is received within two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Head of Reception

Leopard’s Leap Vineyards is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Reception to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• oversee daily reception operations and manage the front desk
• welcoming guests and provide detailed information about our offerings
• manage reservations
• address guest inquiries and resolve any issues promptly and professionally
• collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
• ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable at all times

Requirements:

• at least 2 years experience as Receptionist
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• presentable
• professional telephone etiquette
• computer literacy (excel, word and outlook)
• attention to detail
• organised and strong administration skills
• own transport
• willingness to work weekends and public holidays

Leopard’s Leap Vineyards offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with the extent to which the above requirements and responsibilities are met.

Please forward your CV before 8 August 2025 to recruitment.hr@hwines.co.za.

Commencement of duties: As soon as possible

If no response is received within two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.