Project Manager: Commercialisation

Job Facts

Location Gauteng Midrand
Closing Date 20 Aug 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Industry FMCG, Beverages

Minimum Requirements

  • Key Purpose Statement
  • Supports key business strategic initiatives through the delivery of multi-disciplinary Commercialisation projects from concept to market launch.
  • Key Responsibilities Key Outputs and Accountabilities Deliver Strategic Projects Successfully
  • Lead and deliver multiple business-critical projects from initiation through closure, ensuring projects are completed within approved scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Facilitate collaboration across commercial, supply chain, finance, marketing, HR, procurement, and external partners to ensure alignment on project objectives, deliverables, and execution plans.
  • Establish Effective Project Governance
  • Implement robust project governance frameworks, reporting structures, and stage-gate reviews to ensure transparency, accountability, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage Risks and Mitigate Issues
  • Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and issues while implementing mitigation plans to minimise business disruption and protect project outcomes.
  • Optimise Resource Utilisation
  • Coordinate and manage project resources effectively to maximise productivity, ensure timely execution, and support achievement of project milestones.
  • Drive Change Adoption
  • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management plans that ensure successful adoption and sustainability of project deliverables.
  • Deliver Financial and Operational Value
  • Monitor project budgets and expenditure, ensuring cost-effective execution while delivering measurable business benefits, efficiencies, and return on investment.
  • Generate Actionable Business Insights
  • Utilise project data, performance metrics, and analytical insights to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure Effective Project Closure
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews, capture lessons learned, document best practices, and ensure successful handover and benefits tracking.
  • Support Strategic Business Growth
  • Lead projects that contribute directly to business growth, operational excellence, innovation, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
  • listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
  • Key Education Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Key Outputs and Accountabilities Deliver Strategic Projects Successfully
  • and Qualifications and Experience 4-5 years’ Experience for a Project Manager role.
  • 4-5 years’ Experience for a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities Key Outputs and Accountabilities Deliver Strategic Projects Successfully
  • Lead and deliver multiple business-critical projects from initiation through closure, ensuring projects are completed within approved scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Facilitate collaboration across commercial, supply chain, finance, marketing, HR, procurement, and external partners to ensure alignment on project objectives, deliverables, and execution plans.
  • Establish Effective Project Governance
  • Implement robust project governance frameworks, reporting structures, and stage-gate reviews to ensure transparency, accountability, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage Risks and Mitigate Issues
  • Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and issues while implementing mitigation plans to minimise business disruption and protect project outcomes.
  • Optimise Resource Utilisation
  • Coordinate and manage project resources effectively to maximise productivity, ensure timely execution, and support achievement of project milestones.
  • Drive Change Adoption
  • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management plans that ensure successful adoption and sustainability of project deliverables.
  • Deliver Financial and Operational Value
  • Monitor project budgets and expenditure, ensuring cost-effective execution while delivering measurable business benefits, efficiencies, and return on investment.
  • Generate Actionable Business Insights
  • Utilise project data, performance metrics, and analytical insights to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure Effective Project Closure
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews, capture lessons learned, document best practices, and ensure successful handover and benefits tracking.
  • Support Strategic Business Growth
  • Lead projects that contribute directly to business growth, operational excellence, innovation, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
  • Key Outputs and Accountabilities Deliver Strategic Projects Successfully
  • Deliver Strategic Projects Successfully
  • and Accountabilities Deliver Strategic Projects Successfully