Wine Estate Project Manager: Ops & Development (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work model

On-site in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a premier wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead projects spanning vineyard development, winery upgrades, hospitality infrastructure, and event logistics, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong wine-industry interest and a track record in hospitality or agriculture projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project management, preferably in hospitality, tourism, or agriculture.
• Experience managing diverse projects including construction and operations.
• Familiarity with wine industry is desirable.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Trello).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans for vineyard development, winery upgrades, hospitality projects, and event logistics.
• Oversee project execution from initiation to completion within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate with viticulture, winemaking, marketing, hospitality, and external contractors/suppliers.
• Identify project risks, issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure all projects meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Track progress, manage documentation, and provide status updates to management.
• Optimize processes and implement improvements based on project outcomes.
• Manage procurement and vendor relationships related to projects.
• Support planning and execution of key estate events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Trello

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a premier wine estate in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead projects spanning vineyard development, winery upgrades, hospitality infrastructure, and event logistics, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong wine-industry interest and a track record in hospitality or agriculture projects.