Project Manager - Winery Operations & Expansion

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Experience in a beautiful, renowned地域

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Project Manager to oversee key operational improvements and expansion projects in Paarl's renowned wine industry. This role blends operational acumen with project leadership, coordinating cellar upgrades, vineyard infrastructure, processing enhancements, and potential new facility construction.

The ideal candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, control budgets, and ensure projects meet the highest quality and efficiency standards unique to wine

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, ideally in wine or food & beverage.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or production processes.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management software and methodologies.
• Ability to manage complex operational and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of winery operation projects including cellar modernization and processing equipment upgrades.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budgets, timelines and resources.
• Coordinate with winemakers, viticulturists, engineers, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards for food & beverage.
• Oversee procurement for equipment and materials; monitor risks and progress.
• Drive timely completion with proactive solutions to keep projects on track.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Team coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Manager to oversee key operational improvements and expansion projects within the renowned wine industry of Paarl. This role demands a blend of operational acumen, project management expertise, and a nuanced understanding of the wine‑making process. You will be responsible for managing projects related to cellar upgrades, vineyard infrastructure development, processing enhancements, and potentially new facility construction. The ideal candidate will excel at coordinating diverse teams, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational efficiency unique to the wine sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle for winery operations, including cellar modernization, vineyard expansion, and processing equipment upgrades.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, objectives, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with winemakers, viticulturists, engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with stringent quality control, safety, and environmental standards specific to the food and beverage industry.
• Manage procurement processes for specialized equipment and materials.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure successful and timely completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a preference for experience in the wine or food & beverage industry.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or production processes.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management software and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious industry.
• Experience managing impactful projects in a beautiful and renowned region.
• A collaborative work environment that values quality and innovation.