Senior Project Manager X 3 Positions

Agribusiness Development Agency; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural development agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have extensive agribusiness experience and project management skills. Responsibilities include identifying new programs, evaluating proposals, and managing stakeholder relationships. A four-year tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field is required, along with eight years of relevant experience. The role offers the chance to impact agricultural development positively.

Qualifications

• Must have completed matric.
• Eight (8) years of practical agribusiness experience.
• Demonstrated experience in agriculture-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and sponsor new programs and projects.
• Evaluate project proposals and draft business plans.
• Monitor and manage service providers for agriculture support.

Skills

Agribusiness experience

Project Management skills

Computer literacy (MS Office, statistical packages)

Education

Four-year tertiary qualification in Agriculture or related field

Post graduate qualification in Agriculture or Project Management

Job description

Job title: Senior Project Manager X 3 Positions

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline: November 20, 2025

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Minimum Requirements

• Must have completed matric.
• Four-year tertiary qualification with Agriculture or Agricultural Economics as a major subject, or related field of study,
• Post graduate qualification in Agriculture or Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Project Management qualification (Desirable)
• Eight (8) years of practical agribusiness experience in the private or public
• Demonstrated experience in working with land reform and agriculture-based projects Knowledge of applicable statutes (particularly PFMA). Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts, national & provincial policy imperatives, and a valid driver’s license. Must have computer literacy skills (MS Office, statistical package & outlook).

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and sponsoring new programmes and projects (developing emerging and new industries / markets, including niche products.
• Evaluating projects proposals. Development of commodity approached model and partnerships that will affect that will result in timeous and effective agricultural support.
• Drafting business plans and budgets for cluster projects that will be used to leverage technical & financial resources from government and the private sector.
• Assist in drafting terms of reference and specifications for agricultural / agribusiness technical services required on farms and agribusiness / agroprcessing enterprises.
• Management and monitoring of service providers for agriculture and infrastructure development. Monitoring and implementation of project agreements with partners and clients.
• Assist with facilitation of partnerships and support services at a project level. Experience in executing management approved business plans for their assigned projects which must include the following.
• Managing social facilitation support aimed at capacitating the beneficiaries on the agribusiness enterprise. Project Management of prioritized projects for financial years resulting timeous delivery inputs and agricultural supports services.
• Co-ordinate and manage projects. Managing a field team implementing a project in a designated geographical are.
• Liaison with officials of organizations and government departments. Manage day to day relationships with various stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate, deliver and report against milestones and support activities as well as coordinating monitoring & evaluation of projects.
• Engage and assist local community groups to participate in the development. Provide expert and support when required.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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