Project Manager

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Paarl, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Logistics • Professional Services • Agriculture
The Role
Leads end-to-end project delivery from initiation through completion, managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks, stakeholders, vendors, and project teams. Translates business requirements into project documentation, facilitates workshops, tracks progress, and provides reporting. The role also drives process improvements, systems optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality standards across cross-functional business projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Operations team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end project delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while aligning outcomes with business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and enjoys turning complex requirements into successful solutions.

Key Performance Outputs
  • Plan, execute, and deliver projects from initiation through to completion
  • Track progress, manage deadlines, and ensure alignment with scope and budget
  • Gather and analyse business requirements, facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement
  • Translate business needs into clear project documentation (e.g., scope, process maps, UAT plans)
  • Lead project teams and collaborate with internal departments and external vendors
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project updates, risks, and outcomes
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Maintain high-quality standards across all project deliverables
  • Drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Produce regular reporting and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Requirements
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • PMP, PRINCE II, or equivalent certification (advantageous)
  • Proven experience managing projects end-to-end
Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills
  • Strong business analysis and problem-solving capability
  • Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions
  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Exposure to process improvement and systems optimisation
Behavioural Competencies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong relationship-building ability
  • Highly organised, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
Why Join Us?
  • You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance through effective project delivery and innovation.
If you’re passionate about delivering projects that drive real business outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!


Skills Required

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification
  • Proven experience managing projects end-to-end
  • Strong business analysis and problem-solving capability
  • Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Exposure to process improvement and systems optimization
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong relationship-building ability
  • Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
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The Company
HQ: Drakenstein
255 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

United Exports is a global leader and vertically integrated company in the agricultural supply chain, specializing in fruit production and export, from breeding to distribution.

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