Lead Agritech Projects | Data-Driven Farming Innovation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Conference attendance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead advanced agritech initiatives near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will drive end-to-end development of precision farming, smart irrigation, and data analytics solutions, collaborating with R&D, agronomy, and software teams to deliver market-ready products.

In this role, you will manage complex projects, oversee budgets and timelines, and ensure compliance with industry standards, while motivating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project management, with technology-driven projects in agriculture preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex agricultural technology projects.
• Oversee scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to align with R&D and business goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new agritech products and services, from initial concept to market launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, agronomists, and field specialists.
• Engage with external partners, research institutions, and key agricultural stakeholders to drive project success in Nelspruit.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving and contingency planning.
• Monitor project progress using appropriate tools and methodologies, providing regular status updates to senior management.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Budget management

Jira

MS Project

Data analytics

IoT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead advanced agritech initiatives near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will drive end-to-end development of precision farming, smart irrigation, and data analytics solutions, collaborating with R&D, agronomy, and software teams to deliver market-ready products.

In this role, you will manage complex projects, oversee budgets and timelines, and ensure compliance with industry standards, while motivating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced,