TRANSFORMATION & DEVELOPMENT

At South Africa Wine, our Transformation and Development department is committed to promoting inclusivity, diversity and equity within the wine and brandy industry. We aim to lower barriers and risks, making the sector more accessible to new entrants while supporting the sustainability of existing participants and building a more representative industry.

Through strategic programmes and levers, including enterprise development, people and skills development, industry advisory services, and socio-economic development, we strive for authenitic inclusivity, diversity and equity promotion, empowerment of black-owned businesses, talent development, social value generation, and ethical and responsible practices. Our main goal is to drive transformative change across the wine and brandy value chain and contribute to the advancement of a more sustainable and inclusive industry for all stakeholders.

Our overarching objectives focus on empowering black-owned businesses across the wine and brandy value chain for industry growth, developing talent through targeted initiatives, addressing skills gaps and enabling diverse individuals to excel, providing strategic advisory services to guide the industry towards sustainable economic transformation, and generating social value within communities in wine regions.

The South African Wine Industry Professional Body plays a vital role in upholding the standards and advancing the expertise within the South African wine industry. Providing expert advice, a career pathway, knowledge-sharing opportunities, and continuous professional development ensures wine professionals have the knowledge and skills needed to maintain the industry’s global competitiveness. South Africa Wine fully supports this body because it aligns with our commitment to excellence, establishing a culture of continuous improvement and helping to elevate South African wines’ reputation on an international stage.

FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

SPECIALISATIONS

SPECIALISATIONS

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FUNDING

MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM