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20 Feb 2026

Permanent Mid-Level Project Manager – Sab Vacancies

Sab – Posted by JobLink24 , Gauteng, South Africa

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Sab Vacancies – Mid-Level Project Manager

About the Role

The Mid-Level Project Manager is responsible for driving the successful delivery of brand initiatives by managing projects end-to-end, coordinating internal and external teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role acts as a reliable point of contact for brand stakeholders and studio teams, supporting both day-to-day execution and strategic project oversight within AB InBev.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support Senior Business Account Leads in managing assigned brands and act as a primary contact for brand and studio teams.
  • Translate brand and business objectives into clear project briefs, delivery plans, and execution priorities.
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders through consistent communication and follow-through.
  • Own the end-to-end project management of initiatives, including planning, tasking, tracking, and delivery.
  • Coordinate internal studio resources and partner agencies to ensure timely delivery to agreed standards.
  • Manage project timelines, dependencies, and risks, escalating early with context and proposed solutions.
  • Ensure all deliverables are approved through proper governance and review processes.
  • Assign tasks correctly within studio systems and monitor resource allocation.
  • Support accurate application of rates and scopes for reliable reporting and cost tracking.
  • Actively monitor timesheets and delivery inputs, encouraging completion and addressing inconsistencies.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, scopes, briefs, and status updates.
  • Follow and reinforce studio workflows, tools, and best practices across all assigned projects.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline delivery, improve clarity, and support continuous improvement.
  • Support performance tracking and reporting, contributing to post-campaign reviews and insights.
  • Use data and learnings to inform delivery decisions and enhance future project execution.
  • Develop confidence in interpreting performance metrics under the guidance of senior leads.
  • Seek feedback and coaching to build account leadership capabilities.
  • Gradually take on increasing responsibility, including ownership of larger workstreams.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, creatives, strategists, and agency partners to achieve strong outcomes.

Key Competencies

  • Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to build trust with peers, seniors, and agencies.
  • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data to optimize project delivery.
  • Curious, coachable, and motivated to grow into senior account leadership.
  • Exposure to data-led marketing and insights-driven campaigns.
  • Familiarity with beer, beverage, or FMCG categories.
  • Experience managing multi-brand portfolios or retainer accounts is advantageous.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
  • Formal project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, Agile) is a plus but not mandatory.
  • 2–5 years’ experience in marketing, account management, or project management roles, ideally in an agency or internal brand studio environment.
  • Exposure to consumer brands, preferably FMCG or beverage sectors.
  • Hands-on experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Experience collaborating with external agencies and internal cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., WorkBook, Monday.com, Asana, Smartsheet).
  • Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Brandwatch, Emplifi) is a plus.
  • Understanding of budget, rate, and resource management principles.

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