R & D Project Manager (FMCG)

Emporium Human Capital
📍 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 💼 full-time 🕒 Posted March 06, 2026

Job Description

R & D Project Manager – POS26163 Based: Bryanston Salary: R800-900 pa (8 months contract position) Qualification: • Experience: 3–5 years of experience within an FMCG environment. • Technical Savvy: Proven project management and technical experience within an NPD (New Product Development) or Marketing environment. • Software: High level of computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Project (MSP) and Excel. • Soft Skills: Strong facilitation skills to arbitrate conflicts, the ability to solve complex problems, and the cross-functional discipline to network and negotiate across departments. What You Will Do • Facilitate & Coordinate: Lead and chair project-level meetings, including brainstorming, scoping, and monthly status updates. • Critical Path Management: Develop and distribute detailed schedules, identifying milestones, interdependencies, and optimal resource allocation. • Governance & Escalation: Manage projects by exception, ensuring governance processes are follow...

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Job Details

  • Location Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Job Type full-time
  • Category management
  • Posted Date March 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline September 02, 2026