I am a skilled and experienced oenologist with a solid background in planning, managing and organising daily winemaking operations.Advanced business and technical acumen, along with excellent qualifications, ensure a firm understanding of effective processes and systems including resolving issues and implementing appropriate improvements, while enhanced liaison and negotiation skills allow for successful collaboration with stakeholders from many professional, technical and cultural backgrounds.Highly developed analytical expertise and problem solving, time-management and organisational skills guarantee precise attention to detail, exemplary performance under pressure and the ability to achieve tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.QUALIFICATIONS:• B. Agric. Degree in Cellar Technology, Stellenbosch University• Michael Fridjhon Wine Judging Academy • Certificate Course - Cape Wine Academy • Business of Wine Management, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business• Certificate Course in Wine Evaluation - Stellenbosch University• Faulty Wine Tasting Course - Cape Wine AcademyIT SKILLS:• Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook• WineMSSPECIALIST SKILLS:• Winemaking• Trial blends • Sample preparations• Team leadership• Effective communication• Time management
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Assistant Farm ManagerGladfield Malt Aug 2024 - PresentDunsandel -
Senior Cellar SupervisorGiesen Group Limited Apr 2023 - Aug 2024Blenheim, Marlborough, New ZealandLeadership: Supervise cellar staff and give work orders. Payrol: Approve hours and leave.SOP: Review and update.Jobs: Sign off and check.Harvest: Train and supervise staff. Cellar hygiene: Ensure SOP's are followed.Use of systems Maintain X and Safety Culture.Weekly planning meeting in conjunction with winemaking team.Plant improvement planning with technical winemaker, CTS machine oparation. -
Junior WinemakerUniwines Vineyards, Daschbosch Cellar Jun 2014 - Jan 2023Www.Uniwines.Co.ZaPerforming all or some of the following duties in all roles with increasing levels of responsibility:• Overseeing daily operations with meticulous attention to detail• Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health, safety and statutory regulations, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements• Harvest specific duties including additions to juice, fermentation temperature control, preloading analysis forms within spec and stock control of additives for harvest• Supervising, setting clear goals and expectations, providing relevant feedback and discipline as required• Establishing, implementing and overseeing effective systems, processes and controls• Delivering a high standard of production, sales and marketing related administrative support • Sales and marketing including scheduling cellar door sales in tasting room • Customer service and liaison, building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with suppliers and other key stakeholders• Resolving complaints and enquiries from stakeholders• Planning and managing team performance, skills development, talent, and culture to improve innovation, achieve efficiencies and increase competencies• Facilities management including overseeing lawns, garbage disposal and gardens• Data entry and database management, maintaining meticulous records• Reading and interpreting technical documentation• Receiving and dispatching wine with complete, traceable and correct paperwork• Producing various budget forecasts, reports, presentations, analyses, correspondence and other documentation • Post-harvest duties including blending bottle and bulk wine• Determining and executing additions to wine• Preparing samples for analysis and clients• Maintaining good manufacturing practice standards for audits• Managing wine intakes and storage
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Assistant WinemakerUniwines Vineyards, Daschbosch Cellar Jun 2014 - Jul 2019Www.Uniwines.Co.Za
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Winemakers AssistantStellenbosch Vineyards, Eersterivier Cellar Jun 2013 - Jul 2014Www.Stellenboschvineyards.Co.Za
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Assistant WinemakerEdt Winestab Jul 2012 - Jun 2013Franschhoek
Stefan Niemand Education Details
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B.Agric Degree In Cellar Technology -
Michael Fridjhon Wine Judging Academy -
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Stellenbosch UniversityCertificate In Wine Evaluation -
Cape Wine AcademyWinemaking
Frequently Asked Questions about Stefan Niemand
What company does Stefan Niemand work for?
Stefan Niemand works for Gladfield Malt
What is Stefan Niemand's role at the current company?
Stefan Niemand's current role is Talented Oenologist.
What schools did Stefan Niemand attend?
Stefan Niemand attended Stellenbosch University, Michael Fridjhon Wine Judging Academy, Graduate School Of Business - University Of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, Cape Wine Academy.
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