Remote Project Manager for Agribusiness Expansion

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Project Manager for a fully remote role focused on expanding agri-business operations in Paarl and beyond. You will lead end-to-end projects from concept to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management within agriculture or food production, with strong business acumen and excellent communication skills suitable for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Agricultural Science, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in agri-business or food production.
• Experience managing remote teams and distributed environments.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources and budgets for expansion projects.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring timelines, quality and budget adherence.
• Conduct feasibility studies and market research to support new initiatives.
• Manage relationships with internal teams, suppliers and external partners.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks with contingency plans.
• Monitor progress with KPIs and report to senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Drive process improvements and innovations in delivery.
• Close projects with documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Agricultural Science / Project Management

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Project Manager for a fully remote role focused on expanding agri-business operations in Paarl and beyond. You will lead end-to-end projects from concept to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management within agriculture or food production, with strong business acumen and excellent communication skills suitable for remote collaboration.