Wine Training SA

Wine Training South Africa (WTSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to elevating the skills and knowledge of cellar assistants within the South African wine industry. Founded in 2005, it has its roots in a vision shared by alumni of the Elsenburg Agricultural Technical Institute, who began training programmes in 1987. WTSA collaborates with the Elsenburg Cellar Technology Alumni Association and The Cape Winemakers Guild Trust, benefiting from a rich history and over 550 alumni members, many of whom are now esteemed winemakers.

Committed to empowerment through knowledge, WTSA offers accredited learnerships in Winemaking, Food and Beverage Handling Processes, and Generic Management, adhering to industry needs. Their approach emphasizes building strong partnerships and providing adaptable, reputable training solutions that enhance both individual and community success. With a mission to continuously improve educational resources and skills, WTSA stands as a leader in wine education, ensuring long-term sustainability in the industry while fostering growth and development among its learners.