Senior Project Manager - Hybrid Vineyard & Estate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Medical aid contribution

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Project Manager for a premier wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on overseeing vineyard expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and new facilities, ensuring quality and heritage compliance.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement with on-site coordination in Paarl and strategic remote planning, requiring strong leadership in agricultural and construction contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in agricultural, viticultural, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience budgeting and scheduling for complex development projects.
• Strong vineyard management, irrigation, winery operations, or construction process knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of development projects including vineyard expansion and facility construction.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate with internal viticulture, operations, marketing teams and external contractors.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality standards and heritage context.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular stakeholder updates to estate management.
• Oversee procurement and contract management for materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural, building, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Budgets & timelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Project Manager for a premier wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on overseeing vineyard expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and new facilities, ensuring quality and heritage compliance.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement with on-site coordination in Paarl and strategic remote planning, requiring strong leadership in agricultural and construction contexts.