Edward Pietersen

Experience

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  Tokara Wine Estate

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2005

  Winemakers Assistant

  I manage all departments in production under the winemaker. From arrival of fruit in the winery through maturation, 1st and second fermentation. Racking, & filtering of wine includes bottling. Barrel aging of wines. Making of wine is very exited as well as it is an art. However, chemicals is the end of the day.

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  Target Cranes

  Oct 2005 - Oct 2006

  Mobile Crane Operator

  This work is in the construction industry. I received training to operate professionally a mobile crane. Lifting and loading of equipment from as light as 500 kg up to 60 tons. I worked for 10 months at this company and work my way up to become the highest qualified operator within 10 months. Learned a lot and achieved a lot. Success don't come to those who wait for it but for those who patiently wait but while waiting, working hard and striving for that open window to help create success

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  Vilafonté

  Oct 2006 - now

  Winegrower

  I am growing grapes at the highest standard with the end in mind to produce top quality wines. Leader in all fields regarding soil preparation, plants and planting the vines. Planning and managing the growing season to get the fruit optimum ripe to produce wines of the highest standards.