Project Manager – Carbon Removal Pilot (Enhanced Rock Weathering, Agriculture & Logistics)

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa.  ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview 

The client is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of a pioneering Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) carbon removal pilot project in KwaZulu-Natal. This role will be responsible for coordinating complex logistics, managing farmer and contractor engagement, and ensuring alignment with scientific monitoring and carbon credit verification requirements. The pilot is approximately 50% operationally defined, with broad objectives and high-level activities in place, requiring further development of execution processes and workflows. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in agricultural or bulk logistics environments, coupled with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, first-of-its-kind project settings and drive operational execution across multiple stakeholders.