SAWIS & Wine Industry Compliance
From Vineyard to Exports
A practical guide for wine farm staff, managers, and executives who want to master compliance, understand industry regulations, and operate with confidence.
NEW EXTENDED COURSE Now includes Export Certificate Process
The South African wine industry is complex. Between SAWIS compliance requirements, record-keeping, and industry regulations, it’s easy for staff to feel overwhelmed. Mistakes lead to delays, penalties, or worse — non-compliance.
This course gives you and your team a clear, step-by-step understanding of the wine industry and SAWIS requirements so you avoid costly errors and build a strong foundation for success, as well as valuable history and insights into the big picture.
NEW TEAM DISCOUNTS!
Book for 3 & get 15% Discount
BOOK FOR OUR NEXT COURSE
YOUR INVESTMENT
R2,799.00 per person
COURSE DATES
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 17 March 2026 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Blue Spaces, Asla Park, N2 Strand |
TEAM DISCOUNTS
| # Delegates | Discount |
| 1-2 | 0% |
| 3-4 | 15% |
| 5-7 | 20% |
| 8+ | 25% |
Discount TIP – Your discount is calculated on the total delegates in your order — you can combine different courses to reach a higher discount tier.
COURSE INFORMATION & OUTLINE
WHO THIS IS FOR
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Wine Estates, Farms and Bottling/Storage Facilities bringing new employees into the industry
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Cellar Managers & Supervisors needing staff to understand compliance basics
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Financial Managers & Administrators handling SAWIS documentation and reporting
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New Staff & Graduates joining the wine industry for the first time
WHAT THIS COURSE SOLVES
- Compliance Confusion — SAWIS rules and record-keeping requirements are not always clear to new or untrained staff.
- Costly Penalties — Incorrect or late reporting can lead to financial losses and reputational damage.
- Wasted Time — Staff spend hours trying to understand processes they’ve never been trained on.
- Knowledge Gaps — New employees lack context on how SAWIS fits into the bigger picture of wine production and exports.
- Risk to Profitability — Compliance errors ripple into financial and operational delays.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Clarity on SAWIS — Understand what SAWIS is, why it matters, and how to stay compliant.
- Confidence in Processes — Staff will know exactly what to do when handling stock, reporting, or compliance documents.
- Time Savings — Eliminate wasted hours of “figuring it out” with a structured training.
- Reduced Risk — Avoid costly penalties and compliance issues.
- Industry Knowledge — A solid introduction to the South African wine industry structure, terminology, and processes.
COURSE OUTLINE
THE 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
- Export Certificate Application Process
- Shipping & Incoterms
- CHEP Pallets & Management
BOOK FOR OUR NEXT COURSE
YOUR INVESTMENT
R2,799.00 per person
TEAM DISCOUNTS
| # Delegates | Discount |
| 1-2 | 0% |
| 3-4 | 15% |
| 5-7 | 20% |
| 8+ | 25% |
WHAT YOU GET ON THE DAY
- Printed Course Manual
- Practical real-world industry advice based on experience
- Catering for the day includes Tea breaks & Arrival refreshments.
- Certificate of Attendance
- Catering – Arrival, Breaks & a light lunch
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- All online bookings and offline bookings that have been Invoiced & Confirmed by email are seen as FIRM commitments.
- Payments online via Payfast or EFT are due upon booking.
- A refund of 50% will apply for cancellations received in writing 48 Hours prior to the start of the Seminar.
- No refund applies to late cancellations
- If the Seminar has to be cancelled due to lack of interest, 100% of fees will be refunded
CONTACT US FOR A CUSTOM ONSITE TRAINING QUOTE
OR A CONVERSATION ON HOW OUR SEMINARS COULD BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS
marla@thedivineprojecthouse.co.za
082 410 4004
WE HAVE BEEN TRAINING WINERIES SINCE 2013
WHAT OUR DELEGATES SAY
CONTACT US
+27 82 410 4004
info[@]thedivineprojecthouse.co.za
