Project Manager
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction:
A well-established agricultural operation specializing in modern pig breeding and production is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead farm infrastructure production and operational projects. The role involves planning executing and delivering projects on time within budget and aligned with the farms strategic objectives while coordinating resources managing risks and maintaining quality and compliance.
Job Purpose:
To plan execute and deliver farm projects efficiently ensuring operational and strategic objectives are met. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams coordinate contractors and resources manage risks monitor progress and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
A well-established agricultural operation specializing in modern pig breeding and production is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead farm infrastructure production and operational projects. The role involves planning executing and delivering projects on time within budget and aligned with the farms strategic objectives while coordinating resources managing risks and maintaining quality and compliance.
Job Purpose:
To plan execute and deliver farm projects efficiently ensuring operational and strategic objectives are met. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams coordinate contractors and resources manage risks monitor progress and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
Project Planning and Organisation
Market related
Minimum education (essential):
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture Engineering Project Management or related field
- 4 years proven experience in practical project management
- End-to-end project management (planning execution monitoring and closure)
- Managing budgets timelines contractors and internal teams
- Delivering projects in operational environments with minimal disruption
- Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Proficiency in project management software
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong risk management and quality control skills
- Knowledge of biosecurity animal welfare and agricultural compliance standards.
- Financial acumen for budget control and cost optimisation.
- Proficient in Afrikaans and English
- Own transport and valid drivers license
- Willingn to travel to various farms
Project Planning and Organisation
- Develop comprehensive project plans timelines and budgets for farm projects (infrastructure upgrades housing expansion equipment installation)
- Identify and allocate resources (materials equipment manpower) efficiently
- Define project scope objectives deliverables and success criteria
- Coordinate with farm management to align projects with operational and strategic goals
- Lead and motivate project teams including farm staff contractors and suppliers
- Assign tasks monitor progress and ensure accountability among team members
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment
- Track project progress against milestones budget and quality standards
- Identify and resolve project issues or delays proactively
- Provide regular updates to farm management and stakeholders on project status risks and mitigation plans
- Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to reduce impact
- Ensure all project outputs meet health safety and quality standards
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations
- Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned
- Implement best practices to improve the efficiency and quality of future projects
- Maintain clear communication channels between project teams farm management and external contractors
- Manage expectations resolve conflicts and ensure alignment of all parties
Market related
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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