Nomvelelo Gadana

Dedicated Cellar Technology graduate with practical harvest experience in South Africa and the United States. Experienced in cellar operations, fermentation monitoring, laboratory analysis, SAP stock management, vineyard operations, quality control and wine processing. Additional background in electrical engineering, manufacturing quality control and education demonstrates strong analytical, technical and communication skills.

Cellar Harvest Intern at Boschendal Wine Estate (2024-01 – Present)

• Harvest operations, fermentation monitoring, pressing, transfers, blending, lab analysis, SAP stock management, documentation and cellar hygiene

International Harvest Intern at Sokol Blosser Winery (USA) (2025-08 – 2025-11)

• Grape intake, fermentation management, press operations, barrel work, lab analysis, quality assurance and premium wine production

Viticulture Learnership Practical at Strandveld Vineyards (2021-01 – 2021-12)

• Pruning, canopy management, irrigation, pest monitoring, harvest preparation and vineyard maintenance

Assistant Educator at Mqhakama Junior Secondary School (2020-01 – 2020-12)

• Classroom support, administration and learner assistance

Quality Control Inspector at Venkpac (2017-05 – 2019-11)

• Product inspections, packaging quality, defect identification, quality records and compliance

Diploma in Cellar Technology – Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Learnership in Plant Production (Viticulture) – Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (2021-01 – 2021-12)

N3–N5 in Electrical Engineering – Thekwini TVET College (2015-01 – 2017-12)

National Senior Certificate – Riverside Senior Secondary School (2011-01 – 2011-12)