Job Purpose
The successful candidate will provide direction, technical guidance and leadership in crop production and removal to ensure alignment with the strategic plan and sustainable long-term growth through interface with Optimisation and Agric Engineering. They will lead the crop estimating and production planning processes and interfaces in driving effective harvest planning and crop establishment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive operational excellence by making informed trade-offs and driving initiatives that will deliver the greatest possible yields at optimal cost and quality levels
• Adopt and embed agreed best practices, frameworks, minimum standards and processes for all aspects of crop production (and removal where relevant)
• With Group CoE’s identify best practices (internal & external) and review policies and procedures to improve yield and financial performance. 
• Contribute to reviewing Standards and operating procedures to sustainably improve yield and financial performance.
• Achieve yield forecasts (together with farm supervisors), ensuring that farming (and crop removal where relevant) activities are prioritised and planned in a systematic and cost-effective way to optimise profitability.
• Provide alignment between Crop Production Farms plans and Factory production Crush plans to achieve budget cane volumes and quality in line with S&OP
• Coordinate and approve annual crop production and harvest plans with farm managers, including crop establishment and husbandry across estate.
• Develop, monitor and manage cane production budget and resource plan, with inputs from farm managers and service departments.
• Drive rigorous performance management, biased towards rewarding strong performance and compliance with critical behaviours, and including managing consequences where required.
• Develop and implement a programme to Identify and address problems and improvement opportunities with Farm Managers
• Identify and implement sustainability initiatives such land and water conservation to prevent soils erosion, soil degradation, pollution and invasive weeds and to improve water footprint and quality,
• Drive synergies across the group, effectively partnering with optimisation function and group counterparts to identify, share and embed opportunities for optimisation.
• Provide input into business cases for key capital projects in Agriculture and support delivery.
• Oversee effective talent and performance management and build a strong leadership team and talent pipeline within crop production, by coaching, mentoring and guiding farm supervisors.
• Identify and monitor KPIs and balanced scorecards, track performance and flag any issues with individuals.
• Promote and adhere to Kilombero’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) that align with ABFSugar policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Agricultural Development / Agricultural Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in sugar cane agriculture and crop removal, including a minimum of 5 years in agricultural operations or in a technical advisory/subject specialist role at a middle-management level, responsible for a minimum of 3000ha.
• Proven track record of effectively developing and implementing strategies through managing budgets, people and resources to meet business KPIs.
• Good business acumen and agricultural expertise, with the ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting all aspects of crop management.
• A formal business/commercial qualification would be an advantage.
• Strong agriculture data analysis 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 15th April 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate issuance, documentation, and tracking of inventory items in accordance with company procedures. The role ensures proper stock control, timely issuance of materials, and accurate keeping supporting operational efficiency and inventory integrity.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies and collects goods from the stores bins location by following Issuing methods i.e FEFO, LIFO and FIFO as per the policy
• Issues goods to users by counting, weighing, or measuring them to ascertain the correct quantity against the requisitioned quantity and ensuring the requisitioner signs on the requisition to acknowledge receipt of the issued goods.
• Captures all Goods   return into the ERP system daily to update stock records and archives accordingly.
• Identify stock on hand discrepancies and flag to the Inventory Operations Controller for consideration during stock adjustments.
• Identify items that are deteriorating in quality or have expired and flag these goods to the Inventory Operations Controller as a possible recommendation for obsolescence –
• Report to the Inventory Operations Controller MIDs which are out of stock, but on demand for replenishment daily.
• Ensure goods that are to leave the operations are issued out with the appropriate documentation (i.e. gate pass)
• Ensure that special stock is always kept under controlled security.
• Advises users about receipt of Order as required (OAR) items to ensure all goods are collected within 30 days in accordance with Kilombero Sugar audit requirements.
•  Prepare daily issues report and promptly deal with issues raised by engaging with relevant stakeholders.
• Review issuing procedures and recommend changes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain housekeeping of designed issuing area and general stores (5s)
• Adhere to Kilombero Sugar procedures, policies and guidelines including without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law, Ant-Bribery and Corruption

Job Qualification and Experience

•  Minimum requirement Diploma in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in general stores
• Strong communication skills with experience in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Computer literate
• Strong numerical and analytical skills

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 10th April 2026.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
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Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving and growing sales volume and revenue targets in a specified territory.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the Kilombero Sugar Sales Service Offering (ISSO) and Perfect Store Guideline (PSG) for Resellers and Stockists in assigned territory, with adherence to call schedules and structured sales calls.
• Provide input into sales targets for the territory and individual customers, track sales performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Own customer relationships in the First Mile, through understanding of the Customer’s business, effective customer communication and collaboration with Logistics and Finance to ensure delivery against commitments.
• Influence orders to meet sales targets and grow sales volumes, through effective customer reviews and application of sales call stories and profit conversations.
• Notify customers of pricing changes and influence desired RRP’s at a store level.
• Record and update customer and call information through the Sales Force Automation tool
• Support Trade Marketing campaigns, both through direct activities and guidance to company and third-party employees
• Identify and report on market trends and competitor activity.
• Monitor and report on adherence to quality standards in the trade.
• Collaborate with Telesales / LOC / Credit control to deliver customer service and increase customer satisfaction.

Job Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience in a FMCG environment
• Valid Driving License                                                                                                                                                                   

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 10th April 2026.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
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Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for the control of debtor’s accounts in assigned area, ensuring timely collection of payments through regular customer communication and handling customer queries and claims.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures maximum cash flow benefit accrues to the company by continuously liaising with customers to secure payment within the payment term as set by the management.
• Estimate daily cash flow by liaising with customers and providing accurate details of anticipated collection.
• Analyses customer payment when receiving by checking remittance advice for any discrepancies from invoice and ensure all documents for claims deducted have been received.
• Process all approved rebates that are received from commercial team and ensure reconciliation is completed
• Ensure communication with customers so that allocated account is kept within objective.
• Contact customer to discuss erroneous items which have been short paid and resolve this matter to the satisfaction of both parties.
• Provide courteous and efficient service to the customer by ensuring requests for copying invoices, statement or proof of delivery are handled promptly.
• Checks allocated accounts and resolve differences to ensure credit due have been passed timeously and all queries are being investigated.
• Process credit notes and ensure adjustment note are properly filed
• Ensure all credit notes relating to specific invoices, short payment or claims are recorded accurately and promptly against the account.
• A Formal reconciliation must be done for the relevant accounts on an agreed periodic basis Daily, weekly or monthly depending on the account.
• Prepare and distribute customer sundry Invoice and statements including all relevant supporting documentation (I.e. debit and credit notes)
• Ensure that all documentation is filed in their respective folder.

Job Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/business administration/Equivalent
• Not less than 3 years working experience working in finance environment.
• Details process and analytical ability
• Strong verbal/ analytical reasoning ability
• CPA and SAP ERP will be added advantages

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply for the position on or before 3rd April 2026.

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

Job Purpose 
The successful candidate will be responsible for boiler Controls from DCS to ensure essential operational and safety Parameters are within range to assure adequate steam flow.

Specific job responsibilities: 

• Keep boiler operation parameters within specifications and consistent to enhance boiler long life.
• Keep boilers available at 45bars to guarantee steam & power generation and exportation to stakeholders.

• Control steam pressure, flow, water qualities and monitor all boiler performance parameters.
• Understand controls for environmental emissions ie, impacts of blowing safety valve and amount of flue gas out from the chimney.
• Boiler maintenance during breakdown and off crop and quick fixes on site when necessary.
• Monitor and react on critical alarms, communicate abnormal deviations/condition to the immediately concerned personnel.
• Perform Boiler prestart up inspection, daily Mobrey checks, and transmitter as per  as per SOP.
• Clear communication with other maintenance and operation partner (maintenance planner, CBM, instrument, electrical and operational) personnel to ensure maximum plant availability.
• Should always confirm instrument devices, electrical devices, mechanical devices and interlock are in functional state as per inspection plan.
• Adhere so Illovo safety standards.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Diploma in engineering preferred mechanical and electrical engineering, Bachelor degree will be an added advantage.
• Experience on water tube boilers of at least 20bars operating pressure
• At least 3 years’ experience with exposure to production environment, Operational experience in a factory, preferably a sugar factory.

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply for the position on or before 6th Aprill 2026. While we thank all applicants for their interest, but 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.
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Job Purpose
The successful candidate will support the delivery of an efficient and consistent HR administration service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate capturing, management, and maintenance of HR information.
• Support with bargaining unit increases, STIP and deferrals.
• Support with and regulate loans/advances/study assistance / other applications and repayments.
• Maintain pensioner database for costing purposes.
• Co-ordinate recruitment, talent, learning and development, performance management, IR activities.
• Ensure org structures and manpower needs are up to date.
• Track employee movements (promotions, appointments, retirements, dismissals etc.)
• Consolidate data on take-on and movements for permanent and FTC for monthly payroll.
• Organise and plan employee events eg. long service awards
• Develop and / or distribute HR communication and ensure that noticeboards are up to date.
• Distribute payslips, provident fund statements and other manual paperwork.
• Coordinate and facilitate HR procurement of goods and services in line with policies and processes.
• Promote and adhere to Kilombero SHERQ procedure, policy, and guidelines.

Job Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field
• Minimum 1-2 years HR Administration experience.
• Payroll and HR benefits experience is an added advantage.

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Fixed Term Contract.

All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 10th April 2026.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
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Job Purpose
To drive embedding of the “Kilombero Way of Optimisation” by implementing world class practices to optimise production and maintenance, develop the relevant Optimisation strategy with a view towards long term growth, optimal efficiency and sustainability as well as to audit and analyse production systems & processes with the aim of uncovering inefficiencies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop in-Country medium- and long-term Manufacturing (Production and Maintenance) Optimisation Strategy with objective of effectively optimizing performance and cost of production.
• Drive optimisation by driving initiatives that will deliver products at cost and quality levels that drive profitability.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing optimisation initiatives and supporting problem resolution.
• Identify, generate business case, motivate, plan and manage implementation of capital projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered on time.
• Reduce system inefficiencies by analysing and maximising system performance (Reliability, Recovery, efficiencies, costs etc.) through application of continuous improvement tools and best practices such as RCA, LOP.
• Drive synergies across the Group, effectively partnering with Group counterparts to identify, share and embed opportunities for production & reliability optimisation.
• Provide expertise on production & reliability issues, support and advise on solutions.
• Set direction, implement and monitor continuous improvement by driving work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied to optimise operations and deliver high quality products made in a safe and sustainable manner.
• Lead People Capability building identification, prioritization and implementation to optimise performance, realise full potential and maintain a state of operational readiness.
• Develop all production & Supply Side plans and monitoring of compliance to plans, in conjunction with S&OP.
• Drive rigorous performance management, biased towards rewarding strong performance and compliance with critical behaviours, including managing consequences where required.
• Conduct regular internal and external benchmarking exercises to identify and develop Production best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Manage and coordinate sharing of identified best practices, learnings, quick wins, frameworks and minimum standards within function across entities and through the Head Office platform, and provide additional opportunities for problem identification, knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Custodian of manufacturing and laboratory information systems required for operational modelling, production reconciliation and business performance monitoring and leading the use of data for optimization decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key maintenance & engineering service providers.
• Build a strong technical team and talent pipeline for Manufacturing Optimisation through ongoing coaching, mentoring, guidance and technical training, using this platform to drive technical excellence in the production and maintenance teams.
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues
• Ensure enablers are in place to promote success (e.g. systems and processes)
• Management of technical standards, MOPS, TOPS, process specifications, best practices and policies and the governance thereof.
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.

Job Requirements.

• Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Business / Financial qualification would be an advantage.
• 8-10 years in Sugar Manufacturing (production and/or maintenance).
• Continuous improvement of knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with Kilombero systems would be an advantage (SAP).
• Good business acumen and manufacturing expertise, with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area.
• Strong track record in management and leadership.
• Inquisitive mind.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please to apply for the position on or before 06th April 2026 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.
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Job Purpose: 
The successful candidate will be responsible to Unhooking and Hooking bulk bags/1ton bags at a loading bay.

Specific Job responsibilities:

• Once crane stopped on the loading bay, hook the 1ton bag and ensure bag well secured as required.
• Remove 1ton bag handle from the crane hook during offloading.
• Scan the 1ton bags with scanner when receiving/offloading sugar from k2 before stacking.
• Scan 1ton bags when stacking for respective bay unit and during destacking for decanting.
• Ensuring housekeeping is done properly on his working area.
• Contribute to problem solving during CI meetings by identifying areas for improvement and making suggestions.
• Ensure that work is done to the relevant safety standards.
• Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
• If any situation that is non- conforming to required standards, unsafe, or unhealthy, or anything that threatens to impact on the environment comes to your attention, report this to your superior using the existing incident report system.
• Ensures that all operations are carried out as per the ISO 9001/ISO 22000 to achieve quality and food safety standards.
• Carries out any other requested duties relating to the plant

Minimum Job requirement:

• Form IV
• Experience working in warehousing or logistics add value or similar related add value.
• KNOWLEDGE
• Safety knowledge
• Working at height
• Lifting operations knowledge
• Ability to read, write and understand SOPs.
• Hard worker.
• Work independently.
• Committed – reliable – trustworthy.
• Attentive to details.
• Able to solve basic problems in role.
• Able to work with others in a team environment
• Results oriented

   Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on Permanent Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply for the position on or before 1st Aprill 2026. While we thank all applicants for their interest, but 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. Apply here