Introduction to SAWIS & The Wine Industry Course

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025
Marla Nortje
TIME:    08h30
COST:    2399
VENUE:    Hoogeind Manor, 88 Mondeor Road, Helderberg Rural, Somerset West
Helderberg
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Does your Winery have employees who can benefit from understanding how the Wine Industry in South Africa works? This course is especially beneficial for staff involved with SAWIS documentation, Excise, or any other function within your winery. Your staff's knowledge about the Wine of Origin system, as well as the industry in general, it will no doubt elevate the quality of the Wine Tasting exper

Who should attend this course

This seminar serves as an introduction to the Wine Industry and the complete SAWIS documentation path from grape to glass to enable employees to have a better understanding of their various job functions and the importance of the various requirements.

This half-day seminar is intended for any new or existing employees of a Winery in the following areas including:
• Administration  • Tasting Room  • Finance  • Marketing  • Stock Control  • Winemaking 

Course outline

About the South Africa wine industry

  • South African Wine Industry History
  • Winery Types & Functionalities
  • Wine Cultivars
  • The History of SAWIS & Traceability
  • Bottled Wines / Bulk Wine Packaging & Transport

Operations and Traceability

  • SAWIS Documentation & Reports - Full Cycle Grape to Glass
  • Documentation: SARS & Excise
  • Reporting Requirements for Stock Movements (Excise & SAWIS)
  • Wine Export Process
  • Shipping & Incoterms
  • CHEP Pallets & Management 

What you'll get

  • Half-day seminar 
  • Printed Course Manual
  • Practical real-world industry advice based on experience
  • Catering for the day includes Tea breaks & Arrival refreshments.
  • Certificate of Attendance


Contact Marla on 082 410 4004 or marla@thedivineprojecthouse.co.za for booking enquiries or book online on our website.