Winery Operations & Expansion Project Lead – Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead operational improvements and expansion projects for a renowned winery in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will drive planning, execution and delivery across vineyard, cellar and bottling line initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with viticulture, winemaking, operations and sales teams to ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Viticulture, Enology, Agricultural Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of project management experience, ideally in agricultural, food & beverage, or wine industry.
• Proven ability to deliver capital projects and operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of winery operations, vineyard management and production processes.
• Excellent leadership, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of winery operations and expansion projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, budget, resources and timelines.
• Oversee vineyard development, cellar upgrades, bottling line optimization, and new facility construction.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors and suppliers involved in project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; report progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, food safety standards and environmental practices.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for equipment and services.
• Contribute to strategic planning for future capital investments and operational improvements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree (Viticulture/Enology/Agri Science/Engineering/Business Admin)

5+ years project management experience

Tools

MS Project

PM tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead operational improvements and expansion projects for a renowned winery in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will drive planning, execution and delivery across vineyard, cellar and bottling line initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with viticulture, winemaking, operations and sales teams to ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.