Project Manager: Product & Packaging Development at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Clover is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead product and packaging development projects from concept through to launch. The individual will manage all Projects related to Product & Packaging Development activities, i.e. new product launches, product and/or packaging changes, cost saving and/or optimisation. You will work closely with Technical Services, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers, you will play a key role in bringing innovative products and packaging to market.

Requirements    

• National Diploma relating to Packaging and /Project Manager
• Experience in working with senior management.
• Code 08 Driver's license.
• People management experience 
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced)

Competencies    

• Coach and develop people
• Ability to influence
• Acts with honesty and consistency.
• Clear and sound reasoning ability.         
• Approaches situation with an open mind and solves problems creatively.     
• Administrative capabilities.       
• Business acumen.      
• Build high performing teams
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Customer orientated.  
• Communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and organise.
• Application of financial principles and practices.
• Ability to manage and execute projects.

Duties and Responsibilities    

Coordinate the investigation and implementation of new Product & Packaging development projects.    

• Manage allocated projects according to the project process.
• Compile project scope and plan with the internal clients.
• Organise the project team of technical specialists across functions regarding workloads.
• Undertake feasibility studies.
• Communicate to all role-players regarding project progress.
• Update and inform the project owner continuously with regards to progress.
• Consider alternatives timeously and introduce those when a deviation of the project plan occurs.
• Keep resources involved with the project motivated and focused.
• Follow the project process and provide accurate time plans.
• Effective mobilisation, utilisation and management of project resources

Assist with execution of the 5 year portfolio plans (product road maps) according to Marketing strategies       

• Coordinate the innovation platforms.
• Record new ideas and maintain idea databases.
• Evaluate and prioritise ideas together with Marketing and other relevant functions.

Perform administrative tasks

• Prepare detailed timelines and indicate key milestones for projects.
• Manage project team meetings with clear agendas and minutes, indicating action points/tasks, responsible persons and due dates.
• Do profit studies and comparisons.
• Review, compare and consult on product P&L's and Business Plans.
• Analyse and audit project success.
• Ensure that all admin work, i.e. product/item codes creation, BOM's loading & changes, specification/profile documentation, etc. are done in time by the relevant resources.

Manage the staff.

• Setting KPI's and track performance as well as annual performance reviews.
• Manage all functional activities of team members.
• Ensure team members are skilled and equipped for their role. Arrange the necessary training, where and when needed.
• Define Growth & Development plans for team members. People Reviews.
• Ensure team members are motivated and living the Clover culture.
• Manage admin tasks linked to people management (leave approvals, claims, salary reviews)

Deadline:1st February,2026