Careers

• Coordinate the management of planning & scheduling across operations for normal, and abnormal & capital activities for both seasons and off crop.
• Ensure standardized ways of work, systems and processes and technical compliance.
• Accountable to ensure all asset master data accuracy and enable decision-making and optimal maintenance strategy.
• Ensure compliance to work planning & control processes & systems.
• Manage delivery of integrated off crop planning calendar on time, in full and as per integrated Illovo Off crop standard.
• Support effective execution of off crop plan monitoring progress and providing information to manage and mitigate risks and adapt as required.
• Provide input into maintenance budget development and ensure maintenance plans align to budget.
• Enable and ensure effective maintenance execution through efficient maintenance planning.
• Ensure that the CMMS System and CBM System are clearly understood, controlled, and maintained, to consistently create awareness and motivate the benefits to all staff.
• Keeping with the overall objectives of the Company by ensuring the application of the Codes of Practice SABS ISO 9002, NOSA and identifying the quality training needs and the write up of procedures to continually improve the benefits of the CMMS system.
• Support the implementation of the “Illovo Way of Maintenance” (iAMP) to ensure Illovo is the best-in-class sugar & downstream producer.
• Hold teams accountable to the highest standards of maintenance, ensuring compliance to minimum operating standards.
• Identify L&D needs within the team and manage training through business partnership.
• Optimize maintenance performance, by holding planning department accountable to achieve the highest standards of efficiencies, quality, and agreed/required standards of planning & scheduling.
• Ensure adoption and embedding of best practices as guided by the Optimization Head
• Promote cross-functional and stakeholder engagement & teamwork.
• Model Leadership behaviors, collaborating, partnering and communicating effectively within and between teams and support functions.
• Promote a culture of consistently assessing risks and driving continuous improvement throughout operations.
• Adhere to and promote SHERQ & Food Safety standards.
• Provide operations wide view of work and resource requirements for in season and off crop that allows for the cost of implementation to be visible. Scoping and reprioritization where required.
• Integrate and coordinate section resource requirements for the season and off crop to optimize resource-leveling across the operation.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in maintenance and/or maintenance planning
• Strong organizing skills
• Good communication skills
• Proven track record within an ABFSugar Company, aligning with the company culture, is an added advantage

• Ensure a culture of operational excellence that drives a Focussed Improvement approach to initiatives for cost effective way to optimise profitability and achieve yield forecasts and quality levels, in collaboration with Crop Removal and Farm Managers and service departments.
• Develop, monitor and manage cane harvest plans, crop establishment, resource plan and production budget, including innovation and new technology adoption and implementation, which complies with ESG legislation and best practices.
• Monitor all farm activity data is captured accurately and consistently in CanePro and is used for data-based decision making.
• Develop and implement a Continuous Improvement programme to identify and address problems and improvement opportunities at the field level with Farm Managers and Supervisors.
• Manage agricultural risk using agreed systems and processes for mitigation
• Build a strong leadership team and talent pipeline for crop production through ongoing coaching, mentoring and guidance
• Drive effective talent and rigorous performance management within function, by identifying and monitoring KPIs to track performance, with a bias towards rewarding strong performance and compliance with critical behaviors and including managing consequences where required.
• Manage sharing of identified best practices, frameworks and minimum standards, to ensure adoption of group minimum standards, processes and ways of working.
• Contribute to reviewing Standards and operating procedures to sustainably improve yield and financial performance
• Report on production performance and key adverse or positive developments to Crop Manager.
• Manage relationships with communities adjacent to Estate
• Promote and adhere to ABFs procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or equivalent
• 5-10 years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture, responsible for managing at least 1,000 ha having demonstrated ability to lead and manage outcomes through team members
• Able to build, develop and manage teams effectively
• Able to capture, interpret and analyze agricultural performance data (cost, productivity & technical)
• Good business acumen and agricultural expertise, with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area
• Proven track record, preferably within an ABFSugar Company, aligning with the company culture, is an added advantage

• Plan and supervise the daily work and performance of each employee on assigned team, organize schedules, and assign work activity to achieve team and company objectives safely.
• Monitor performance and support and advise teams in solving problems and/or taking corrective action.
• Monitor standards for setting, operating and maintaining equipment and ensure instructions are adhered.
• Manage iAMP policy adherence to practices amongst maintenance team.
• Manage work quality to reduce rework and increase plant reliability.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and reliability for respective area and ensure maintenance plans are aligned to achieve this.
• Identify areas where equipment performance and quality management can be improved and manage the implementation of systems and processes to make improvements.
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections.
• Work with Optimization and Production team to solve problems and promote cross functional engagement & teamwork
• Ensure Plant, Equipment and BOM information and WO’s are captured accurately within SAP.
• Provide teams with necessary tools and equipment to perform work effectively.
• Ensure technical and maintenance reporting from SAP is compliant with company policy and procedures.
• Manage and maintain key engineering activities guided by the Group technical risk guidelines.
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of working experience in Manufacturing with specific references to sugar factories?
• Extensive experience using planned maintenance systems, especially SAP

• Continuously assess the most efficient cash management strategies and advise the Financial Controller and Group Treasury of any required/appropriate changes.
• Implement and maintain efficient cash management procedures to minimize financing costs by ensuring cash, held in low interest-bearing accounts, is applied against borrowings.
• Obtain approval from Group Treasury for the opening and closing of bank accounts. Ensure bank accounts remain relevant and fit for purpose to reduce complexity and ensure that any dormant accounts are closed immediately.
• Ensure bank charges are negotiated and reviewed regularly.
• Monitor, assess and manage the liquidity risk of the operations by developing and using efficient cash forecasting tools, understanding the economic environment and ensuring adequate headroom is available on short term facilities.
• Timely communicate pending liquidity risks and implement mitigations to the Financial Controller.
• Negotiate facilities with banks in conjunction with Group Treasury and Group Legal obtaining final approval before execution.
• On a continuous basis review and negotiate interest rates with banking counterparties to optimize finance costs.
• Monitor banking covenants providing early warning and mitigation for potential breaches to the Financial Controller and Group Treasury.
• Ensure timely repayment of loan capital and interest in accordance with agreements.
• Ensure the cash, debt and interest forecasting tools are efficient and aligned with the official submitted forecasts.
• Understand variances related to net debt, finance costs and exchange gains and losses. Report on reasons for variances to Group under the reporting requirements.
• Carry out all reports relating to Treasury as required by the Group and the operation.
• Assess foreign currency risk through the development and/or use of risk management tools and raise early warning flags for the Financial Controller to ensure that these risks are effectively managed.
• Ensure the hedging strategy per the group policy is relevant to the operations and adhered 
• Manage controls around hedge execution and recording of accounting transactions.
• Ensure the foreign exposures of the operation are adequately hedged according to the hedging strategy and group treasury policy
• Review and manage the updates to signatories for bank accounts and dealing mandates ensuring these are always relevant and up to date.
• Facilitate the addition and removal of users on the business online platform in liaison with Bank.
• Review and/or prepare the monthly group entity treasury report for submission to Group Treasury.
• Ensure all treasury processes are documented.
• Maintain an inventory of all finance agreements (including significant clauses and covenants), security given, guarantees and letters of comfort.
• Prepare any necessary treasury related documentation for board approval.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent
• Not less than 2 years relevant working experience
• CPA Certification will be an added advantage
• Good business analysis skills to generate business insight, add measurable value.
• Exceptional accounting and reporting skills.
• Goal-orientated and committed to delivering quality outputs.
• Good self-management practices and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to work with people at various levels of the business.
• Ability to priorities, manage complexity and deal with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage across multiple entities to meet deadlines

Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for Maintenance of machines and machine parts during off crop and crushing season. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out maintenance and repairs electrical breakdowns and troubleshooting at Factory during crushing season. 
• Carry out inspections according to checklist, make spot repairs where necessary and report all findings at daily meeting. 
• Repairs any defective electrical machine during crushing and off crop. 
• Attend all electrical breakdowns of machines and systems all over the factory during crushing season if needed. 
• Monitor the performance of the electrical equipment. 
• Ensures safe servicing of motors. 
• Effective communication with others. 
• Inspects machine condition and safety before starting up. 
• Ensure safety of people and machines 
• Reports defects of electrical equipment.

• At least Ordinary Diploma NTA level 6 in Electrical Engineering from a recognised Institution with more than 2 years’ experience on o manufacturing industry.
• Extensive knowledge in Electric circuits reading and interpreting, faults tracing and rectification.
• Motor rewinding experience will be added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge in electrical machinery, running behavior, safety and lock out.
• 2+ years’ experience working in electrical jobs in manufacturing industry.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills. 

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 14th April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
 

• Supervise all farming activities, timing and quality standards related to cane production.
• Execute and supervise farm resource and activity plans.
• Supervise farm activities and implement continuous improvement measures to ensure adherence to activity standards.
• Monitor correct use of materials and other farm inputs.
• Carryout inspections and activity assessments and submit reports to management.
• Maintain discipline within the team and report any identified risks to management.
• Keep daily record of farm activity data for capturing into cane Pro.
• Assist management in monitoring labour requirement in line with farm plan.
• Implement continuous improvement practices by monitoring work practices and ensuring that tools and techniques are applied to deliver high quality sugar cane.
• Develop skills within the team through on-the-job coaching and mentoring.
• Conduct on the job training and instruction on various farm activities.
• Monitoring and execution of farm activities by service provides to ensure compliance with standards.

• Certificate in Agriculture /SASRI Senior Sugar Cane Certificate or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture
• Experience with leading teams and resource allocation.
• Knowledge in basic computer software, Computer Literate with excellent command of MS Office
• Good leadership and communication skills

• Assists the Transport Workshop Manager in the preparations and control of operational budget and ensure that expenditure is within the approved budget.
• Plans organized and controlled operations under him which include service schedules for all vehicles, mobile pumps and heavy equipment as well as implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepares and compiles company fleet service and preventive maintenance schedules and ensures that they are adhered to. 
• Trains team members to standards required by the company.
• Conducts daily meetings with team members to allocate tasks according to the set work plan.
• Ensures that safety instructions are adhered to in the section. 
• Work with Section Planner to order fleet spares as required, ensuring that this is done cost effectively and that the necessary spares are available for repairs and services. 
• Makes appropriate modification to vehicles and machinery whenever necessary. 
• Adhering to Standard Operating Procedure and all other working standards as per company policy.
• Report to supervisor any damage or issue that occurs at the section.
• Ensure adherence to all company procedures and policies e.g. Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineer or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in transport or vehicle workshop
• Good business acumen and fleet expertise with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area.
• Excellent on communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Computer literate with knowledge of office package and ERP (SAP S4) system

• Provide first-level support to users facing technical issues with hardware, software, and network systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems, frequently using remote access tools.
• Assist users with the setup, configuration, and use of IT equipment and software.
• Log and track incidents and service requests in a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including software updates, backups, and system monitoring.
• Create and maintain documentation for common issues, solutions, and IT procedures.
• Offer guidance to users on best practices and new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and procedures, including managing user access and permissions.

• Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 6 months experience in installing and configuring various computer systems.
• Knowledge of installing, configuring, and repairing computer hardware and software.
• Skills in setting up, administering and troubleshooting network resources, including routers and switches.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues efficiently.

• Introducing MIT’s to the Sugar Industry and KSCL
• Provide MIT’s with all the technical, leadership and business exposure required to be a manager in their field of expertise in KSCL once they exit the programme. The programme has a ‘technical’ section that builds the competencies required in KSCL in the MIT’s field of expertise e.g. Engineering, Agriculture, Commercial.
• Prepare participants for appointment to a permanent position, if the position is available, on successful completion of the programme.
• Exit the candidate as a competent leader with a solid practical grounding, able to make a significant contribution to achieving company objectives and taking the company successfully into the future.

• Quality Control: KPI’s to assess and manage the speedling quality and health
• Sustainability: sustainable cultivation practices and environmental management
• People management: leadership, motivation, and team management skills
• Logistics and transportation: management of logistics for speedling transportation and distribution
• Agricultural projects: planning and execution of nursery improvement and expansion projects
• Occupational safety: occupational health and safety standards in agricultural environments
• Qualification and training: skills to train and qualify the work team
• Communication: effective communication skills for interacting with suppliers, customers, and teams
• Data analysis: ability to collect and analyse production data to make informed decisions
• Innovation and research: ability to follow and implement new technologies and production methods

• Sugarcane Botany: detailed knowledge of sugarcane physiology, genetics, and varieties
• Pest and Disease Control: identification and control of common sugarcane pests and diseases
• Soil and Irrigation: soil management practices and efficient irrigation systems
• Agricultural legislation: knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to speedling production and the use of pesticides
• Agricultural economics: principles of economics applied to agricultural production and cost management.
• Agricultural technology: use of technologies such as drones, sensors and geographic information systems (GIS)

• BSc in Agronomy, General Agriculture, Agricultural Economics Degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Sugarcane physiology, focused on bud sprouting, rooting and nutritional demand in a nursery environment
• Sugarcane vegetative propagation – Single eyed set propagation and tissue culture (laboratory experience is a differential)
• Prior experience in a laboratory environment is a differential
• Water (irrigation) and fertigation management (fertigation experience is a differential)
• Knowledge on composting of Sugarcane industry disposals is a differential
• Microsoft package user (Excel, Projects).
• Knowledge on agronomic experimentation statistics is an important differential

• Manage and maintain services related to the surveying, aspect of roads and drainage, mechanised field activities including Levelling, and/or contracted services
• Manage operational standards to maximise equipment and activity efficiencies
• Ensure the design of field layouts, roads, dams, drains, bridges, etc. on the estate recognized standards.
• Ensure that all surveys and equipment including hardware and software, and map system are maintained
• Identify areas where performance and quality management can be improved and manage the implementation of systems and processes to implement improvements
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections
• Manage performance of surveying team(s)
• Conduct on the job training and instruction, and identify new training needs where appropriate
• Monitor and manage team and individual performance daily against minimum standards and targets
• Identify and monitor KPIs and balanced scorecards, track performance and flag any issues
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Agricultural Engineering, Land Management, or any related field
• 3+ year’s experience in Surveying on a large Irrigated Estate
• Good agriculture data analysis skills
• Competence in Agricultural Mapping and GIS systems and software
• Experience in Levelling systems including RTK, and GPS Levelling software
• Experience of new surveying techniques such as Opti surface and LIDAR

• Conducts a learning needs analysis for technical operations at the Mills.
• Develops on the job training programmes.
• Conducts on -the- job training using a variety of methods.
• Conducts pre and post training assessments and supplies feedback.
• Participates in factory production meetings.
• Participate s in skills development committees.
• Identifies competence gaps during problem solving meetings as part of root cause analysis.
• Updates Technical Operating Parameters charts and ensures that they are visually displayed.
• Conducts Technical Operating Parameters training follow-up training sessions.
• Writes technical training modules and contributes to the development of work instructions.
• Ensure that all technical training records are maintained.
• Produces and submits technical training progress reports to line management.
• Conducts formal upskilling programs (e.g. Artisan Development Program).
• Facilitates and manages process trainee, learnerships and apprenticeship programs.
• Coordinates SHERQ legal /mandatory training required for specific licenses or certification.
• Oversees on-site activities of external training providers to ensure compliance to site specific SHERQ policy and procedures.
• Provides input into annual L&D budgets.
• Provides on-site coordination of training venues bookings, manages training stationery and housekeeping.
• Promote and adhere to Kilombero procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent
• Assessor and Learning Facilitation Competence Certificates
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in production or maintenance field
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Valid driver’s license