Paarl-Based Agricultural Tech Project Manager

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead agricultural technology initiatives from concept to deployment. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery of IoT, drone, and farm management solutions for clients in the farming sector.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of project management experience in agri-tech, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in technology implementation in agriculture.
• Experience with precision agriculture, farm management software, or agricultural data analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to present to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of agricultural technology projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Manage project resources, including technical teams, budgets, and equipment.
• Oversee the implementation of IoT sensors, drone tech, and farm management software.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and regulatory requirements in agriculture.
• Identify and manage project risks with effective mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, partners, and clients.
• Monitor progress, provide updates, and ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in agricultural technology solutions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

PM software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead agricultural technology initiatives from concept to deployment. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery of IoT, drone, and farm management solutions for clients in the farming sector.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of project management experience in agri-tech, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder communication skills.