Hybrid Project Manager – AgriTech & Smart Farming

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the deployment of advanced agricultural technologies in the Bloemfontein region. This hybrid role blends remote work with on-site farm and facility visits across the Free State to drive productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management in agriculture or agri-tech, with a degree in a related field and experience implementing new tech in operational settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in agriculture or agri-tech.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, IT or related field.
• Proven experience implementing new technologies or systems in operational settings.
• Familiarity with precision agriculture, farm management software and IoT in agriculture.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of projects involving smart farming technologies, IoT devices, and data analytics platforms.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources and deliverables for successful adoption.
• Collaborate with agricultural scientists, IT specialists, vendors and farm managers.
• Develop training materials and conduct user training sessions for farm staff on new technologies.
• Monitor system performance and implement solutions to optimize technology usage.
• Communicate project progress and outcomes to senior management and operations teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

IoT platforms

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the deployment of advanced agricultural technologies in the Bloemfontein region. This hybrid role blends remote work with on-site farm and facility visits across the Free State to drive productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management in agriculture or agri-tech, with a degree in a related field and experience implementing new tech in operational settings.