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Job Purpose
Kikonyo Nursery Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing all Planting, Growing, Dispatch and transplanting of the high-quality output speeding.

The Kikonyo nursery team leaders are responsible for overseeing all production aspects in a particular phase of the speedlings production, that are: Germination team leader, Growing team leader, and Dispatch & transplanting team leader. This role ensures the production of high-quality planting material, adherence to best agronomic practices, and the successful distribution of healthy sugarcane seedlings to the company fields by adopting and improving efficient team management skills.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trays and crates cleaning using water pressure machine
• Receive the substrates from factory – Bagasse and filter mud - and rice husks from local rice machines
• Sieve the Bagasse and filter mud
• Carbonize the rice husks
• Store the prepared single substrates before mixing
• Mix the substrates in the precise ratio
• Store mixed substrate
• Fill the trays with mixed substrate
• Receive seed cane from the field
• Distribute seed cane in the bud cutting machines
• Run the bud cutting machines
• Collect the cut stalks in the bud cutting machines area, and place it in the conveyor in the trailer to the mill
• Collect the cut buds at the machines station
• Treat cut buds with hormone and fungicide (in the solution container, red)
• Mix treated cut buds with substrate
• Print the labels to identify the sprouting crates
• Place the printed labels in the crates
• Place the cut buds + substrates in the crates
• Move and place the crates in the sprouting chamber
• Monitor the kikonyo development inside of sprouting chamber
• Move the sprouted crates to the planting table
• Off load the sprouted crates on the planting table
• Select the sprouted and rooted speedlings for planting
• Plant the sprouted buds in the filled trays
• Place the planted trays in the tug trailer
• Off load the trays inside the greenhouse
• Label the place regarding the daily production inside the greenhouse
• Greenhouse management i.e.: temperature monitoring, air moisture monitoring, diseases monitoring, greenhouse cleanness, shade-net daily schedule (pre-hardening management), plastic daily inspection.
• Ready speedlings loading into the trailer
• Ready speedlings movement to the hardening area
• Tug trailer offloading to the hardening area
• Trays placing on the benches
• Hardening area management (irrigation and nutrition monitoring, mortality removal, pests and diseases monitoring, agrichemicals application (insecticide/fungicide), weeds manual control, trays consolidation (filling the gaps and sorting), ground weeds controlling, tug trailer loading to the dispatch area, tug trailer offloading in the dispatch area
• Dispatch management (pre-transplanting land prep quality control, crates offloading from the field, crates stacking, crates movement to the dispatch area from the cleaning station, speedlings placement in the crates, speedlings watering before dispatch, loading crates with seedlings for planting in the field, speedlings offloading in the field, distribution of seedlings in the field, planting quality control.
• Other activities not listed here that promotes a healthy and good quality speedlings development (in nursery and field environment)

Minimum Requirements:

• Ordinary Secondary Education desirably
• Minimum 1 year experience in sugarcane or seed cane propagation
• Experience in managing pests and diseases in sugarcane crops
• Knowledge of sugarcane propagation techniques and agronomic practices
• Good knowledge of sugarcane cultivation requirements and nursery operations

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a fixed term contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 10th July 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.
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Job Purpose
The Sugarcane Nursery supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the management, and operations of a sugarcane nursery. This role ensures the production of high-quality planting material, adherence to best agronomic practices, and the successful distribution of healthy sugarcane seedlings to the company fields. The supervisor will work closely with agricultural teams, research specialists, and other related stakeholders to optimize nursery results and contribute to the success of sugarcane cultivation operations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, support and develop the team leaders in each phase of the speedlings production
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols for nursery operations
• Plan, establish, and maintain sugarcane speedling production under high-yielding, disease-free planting materials
• Oversee the propagation of sugarcane varieties through Single Eye Buds or other propagation methods
• Monitor and manage all nursery operations, including seed cane collection, Single Eye Buds cutting and germination, planting, irrigation, pest and disease control, dispatch, and quality control on planting in the field
• Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure the production of healthy, high-quality sugarcane seedlings
• Oversee the daily activities of nursery staff, including planting, irrigation, fertilization, and weed control
• Maintain and manage the inventory of fertilizers, chemicals, tools, equipment, and other nursery supplies
• Schedule and coordinate the delivery of planting material to the Farm Managers on planting sites
• Keep detailed records of planting schedules, crop performance, and nursery operations
• Monitor and evaluate the growth and health of sugarcane varieties, documenting any issues or improvements
• Provide regular reports on nursery performance, production metrics, and management challenges
• Oversee the pre-planting conditions in the fields to be planted and planting quality
• Ensure adherence to propagation estimate cadence, and accurate reports submitted on time
• 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)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Agriculture / Agricultural Development / Agricultural Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture,
• Experience in speedling production is an added advantage
• Preferably MIT graduate
• Good business acumen and agricultural expertise, with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area
• Strong data analysis skills

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a permanent pensionable contract

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 10th July 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.
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Job Purpose
We are seeking a Pumphouse Chemigation Operator who will be responsible for Overseeing the efficient operation, maintenance, and supervision of irrigation and fertilization systems in the Kikonyo nursery.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining the irrigation systems that supply water to speedlings in the nursery.
• Ensuring that pumps, filtration units, fertigation system and related equipment operate efficiently to provide adequate water and nutrients to plants.
• Monitoring water flow, adjust settings based on nursery needs, and troubleshoot any issues to prevent damage to the speedlings
• To run and take care of the computational system and all nursery piping system.
• Performs routine maintenance, record operational data, and may assist in setting up or redesigning irrigation systems for optimal plant growth.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pumphouse and fertilization systems to ensure consistent performance
• Develop and implement regular maintenance plans for pumps, pipelines, filters, and fertilization equipment.
• The role is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of nursery plants, adhering to operational goals and environmental standards.
• Manage irrigation schedules to meet the water requirements of sugarcane seedlings based on the nursery management instructions
• Ensure the parameters of water storage in the water tank are fully observed and promote a tight communication with KSC irrigation management to skip water supply avoidable challenges
• Ensure precise mixing and application of fertilizers to promote seedling growth and avoid nutrient waste or toxicity
• Monitor and maintain water quality standards to prevent clogging and ensure healthy plant growth
• Maintain stock of fertilizers, spare parts, and other essential supplies, ensuring timely replenishment
• Prevent, diagnose and resolve mechanical or operational issues in the irrigation and fertilization systems, or address the issue to the competent technician promptly
• Calibrate fertigation and irrigation systems regularly to ensure uniform nutrient and water delivery
• Adjust irrigation and fertilization schedules based on weather forecasts and on the nursery weather station to optimize resource use
• Record and analyse data on water usage, nutrient application, and system performance for decision-making
• Ensure operations comply with local agricultural and environmental regulations
• Enforce safety protocols for operating and maintaining equipment to protect staff and assets
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance system efficiency and reduce costs with traceable and comparable information
• Collaborate with the nursery management to monitor sugarcane seedling health and adjust water and nutrient supply accordingly
• Develop and implement contingency plans for system failures or environmental challenges
• Respond promptly to system breakdowns or emergencies to minimize downtime
• Prepare information for the subsequent budgets for maintenance, operations, and system improvements
• Oversee routine cleaning and maintenance of irrigation pipelines to prevent blockages
• Support pest management efforts by ensuring proper water and fertilizer application, reducing pest risks and/or toxicity
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential system vulnerabilities
• Conduct routinely meetings with the team to review the equipment and operation procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation for all system operations, maintenance activities, and upgrades
• Prepare and submit required reports for regulatory bodies (if applicable) and management
• Stay updated on industry advancements and recommend new tools, equipment, or methods to improve irrigation nursery performance.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture engineering, agronomy, soil science or Equivalent.
• Relevant certifications in agricultural management or fertilization systems can be beneficial.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role within an agricultural or production environment.

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a permanent pensionable contract

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 10th July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Job Purpose
Supervise lab employees to ensure safe production of quality products that meet all targets and standards

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the daily work and performance of each employee on assigned shift, organize schedules, and assign work activity to achieve team and company objectives safely
• Adhere to standards setting for operating equipment and setting of equipment to correct specifications
• Ensure laboratory activities operate in accordance with defined best practices to maintain effective process quality assurance
• Report sugar quality non-conformance to relevant shift team members
• Adhere to continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections
• Ensure technical reporting in compliance with company policy and procedure
• Monitor performance and take corrective action where required
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues
• Promote safety and food safety culture and adhere to Illovo SHERQ procedures, policy and guidelines.
• Prepares reagents and other chemical formulations for analysis and sugar processing for analysis of sugar traces in Factory effluents and condensates, sub lead acetate solution for sugar pol analysis, Fehling solutions A&B and 4% EDTA solutions for reducing sugar analysis, slurry for sugar graining at the pan floor.
• Ensures that all Factory products are correctly and timorously sampled, composited, prepared and analyses and that the daily lab records sheet and Factory boards are filled up with all required analytical results and production tonnages and further that data has been captured into Cane Lab.
• Reports on any out-of-spec product stream parameters to the relevant shift team members
• Provides information for the preparation of operational budgets for the laboratory, cane weighbridge, Effluent plant for smooth operation of the Laboratory
• Provides on-the-job training courses on Laboratory skills namely analysis and calibration check of instruments or recommending to laboratory Manager for further training in case of skill shortages
• Ensures high level of competency of the Factory laboratory through interlaboratory sample analysis checks with the sugar milling research institute (SMRI).
• 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)

Job Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Laboratory science and Technology or any relevant laboratory field.
• 3 years laboratory experience, preferably some with Cane Lab
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated competence in organizing work and influencing outcomes.
• Strong coaching and development track record.

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 07th July 2025. Only shortlisted Candidate 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 Estate Agriculture Director will be responsible for developing the country’s estate agriculture strategy with a focus on long-term growth, development, and sustainability. The candidate must ensure that estate agriculture operations are managed within budget and deliver cost synergies. The role also requires optimizing estate agriculture performance by upholding the highest standards of asset management, cane quality (production), and farming productivity, while achieving the required cane crop volume at optimal levels.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and review the Estate Agriculture strategy and long-term yield forecasts, ensuring appropriate initiatives are in place to deliver on strategic goals.
• Prepare annual agriculture operations plans covering crop establishment, husbandry, removal, and implementation of innovations and sustainable practices.
• Build a strong Estate Agriculture leadership team and talent pipeline through continuous coaching, mentoring, and guidance.
• Lead operational excellence by making informed tradeoffs to maximize yields at optimal cost and quality levels.
• Ensure minimum standards and processes are adopted across Crop Production, Agronomy, Engineering, Harvesting, and Haulage.
• Oversee the provision of technical expertise to Grower Agriculture operations.
• Drive cross-functional synergies by partnering with one center counterparts to identify, share, and embed optimization opportunities.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and third-party suppliers effectively.
• Report Estate Agriculture performance and key developments to the Country Executive and one center Agriculture teams.
• Develop business cases for key agricultural capital projects and ensure delivery of intended outcomes.
• Coordinate sharing of best practices, frameworks, and standards within the function using one center platforms to support problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
• Drive effective performance and talent management within the agriculture function, focusing on developing future leaders, rewarding high performance, and ensuring accountability for critical behaviours.
• Promote and ensure adherence to SHERQ procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Ensure enabling systems and processes are in place to support operational success.
• Identify, monitor, and act on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and address issues.
• Ensure compliance with ABFS’s policies and procedures, including SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture / Agricultural Engineering / Agricultural development or equivalent.
• 15 years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture, at least 10 years in a senior agricultural operations position responsible for greater than 3,000 ha.
• 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 ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area.
• 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 pensionable contract

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 8th August 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.

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JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for making spares, keeping in good condition welding tools and Equipment, ensuring safety to all workers as well as ensuring good housekeeping at the workplace.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fabricate or modify metal components according to technical drawings, specifications, or verbal instructions.
• Conduct precision cutting, grinding, and finishing of welded parts
• Inspect and repair worn or damaged parts on equipment and structures.
• Support scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repair tasks as required.
• Ensure welding equipment is properly maintained and safe to use.
• Report any equipment faults, safety hazards, or opportunities for improvement to supervisor.
• Does any other duties as assigned by supervisors

JOB QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Trade test grade/level I in welding from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ welding experience in the Manufacturing Industry.
• Mentally and physically fit.

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 07th July 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.



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Job Purpose
The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of HR initiatives, provides counselling on policies and procedures, be actively involved in recruitment process while creating and implementing effective on boarding and off boarding plans. They will assist in performance management processes and support the management in disciplinary and grievance issues. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with employees and FLMs to ensure adherence to the minimum standards across the employee life cycle.
• Ensure accurate data to assist with talent analysis, succession development and retention within own business unit.
• Provide recruitment and on boarding support for people appointments within own business unit.
• Adhere to functional excellence and minimum standards.
• Ensure compliance to statutory, regulatory or policy requirements.
• Provide first level HR query resolution relating to payroll, benefits, organization structures, time and attendance and policies and escalates to HR Business Partners where required.
• Provide day to day performance management guidance to line management.
• Support L&D to identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs and follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Provide advice and guidance on employee misconduct/poor performance, etc, ensuring that these are well managed and meet the requirements of best practice and in accordance with relevant employment legislation.
• Promote and adhere to Kilombero SHERQ procedure, policy and guidelines.

Job Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in Human Resources or Administration roles
• Experience in Payroll and Benefits will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of HR Systems and Ms Office

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 11th July 2025.

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Job Purpose:
To ensure lime and flocculent preparation and its availability for both juice and mud preparation, monitor all associated equipment for lime and flocculent preparation following procedure and good practice and ensuring that operations are running optimally.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lime and Flocculent preparation must be done following technical operating practices and procedures to achieve standards set for good performance.

• Liaise with Clarification and Filtration Operator to ensure consistent operation and performance of the section.
• Report any abnormal sound and/or any defect noticed to the Raw House Foreman.
• Periodically inspect auxiliary equipment such as agitator motor, lime dosing pumps, grit removal screen and ensure they are in a good running condition, report any defect identified.
• Ensure good housekeeping on lime and flocculent station, the walkway needs to be free of any hazard.
• Ensure sampling of the Milk of Lime for every batch Baume measurement.
• Inspect and clean the grit removal and flocculent screen to meet working standard. 
• Ensure proper record of the quantity/ number of lime bags used.
• Ensure the lime supply pipe is flashed with water to avoid continuous lime build up during long stop cane crushing.
• During emergency stops, the Lime and flocculent station attendant shall be assigned other tasks such Lime station maintenance but not restricted to only these.

• Report any situation that is non-conforming to required standards, safety, health or anything that would impact the environment to your supervisor.
• Ensure timely reporting of any incident at the section to supervisor.
• Ensure a proper hand over at the end of your shift.
• Adhere so Illovo safety standards.

Job requirements:

• Certificate or Diploma in sugar processing from any recognized institute.
• 2 years’ experience working in a sugar factory.
• Understand clarification and mud filtration operations.
• Able to work at height.
• Be able to work in a hot humid atmosphere.
• Be able to take samples and analyze actions.
• Knowledge of Safety and lockout procedure.           

Terms of service:  The successful candidate will be engaged on permanent contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 07th July 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.

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Job Purpose:
Perform welding repairs on Shredder hammer.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Refurbish shredder hammers as per specification.
• Perform standard welding as per procedures to bring about a good product to sustain the job purpose.
• Use proper weld technique to ensure the hammers last longer (Hard facing).
• Perform all tasks with “awareness” towards the prevention of any forms of pollution to the surroundings and environment.
• Perform daily inspection of welding machine and cables to make sure they are in safe operating condition.
• Provide significant support during breakdown and planned maintenance.
• Proper control of welding machine, welding cables and welding rods.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
• Adhere to Kilombero safety standards.

Job Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum qualification, Test grade III in welding or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the relevant SOPs to welding.
• Ability to perform welding.
• Understands the lockout procedures around his area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Proven competence to Ferrous welding, nonferrous Welding, Gas and arc welding, read mechanical sketches, Safety gears, Apply welding tools and equipment, Stainless welding, Weld in all position.

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 07th July 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.
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Job Purpose:
Makes sure factory machines are properly lubricated to maintain operations, shall perform basic maintenance and repair duties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check oil levels and lubricate moving parts of equipment throughout the factory.
• Changes oil in machine reservoirs; cleans and replaces oil filters.
• Ensures that automatic lubrication equipment operates correctly, replacing empty drums or malfunctioning lines.
• Fills automatic dispensers, oil cans, reservoir and oil cups.
• Identifies machines and equipment requiring lubrication system repair or maintenance through provided work orders and specifications.
• Completes logs, reports, or other documentation related to the installation, replacement, modification, or changing of machine parts and attachments affecting the lubrication system.
• Removes superfluous oil and grease from machinery, tools, and floor.
• Ensures correct type of lubricant is used as recommended by the manufacture or specialist.
• Adhere to maintenance best practices as per IAMP practices.
• Ensure lubrication storage room is always neat and free from source of fire.
• To maintain minimum lubricant stock.
• Adhere to Kilombero values (Accountability, empowerment, integrity, commitment, and inclusiveness).

Job Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum qualification, Fitter mechanics -Trade test II or equivalent.
• Minimum 1year of experience in lubrication of heavy-duty machines.
• Understands the principles and practices related to lubrication on high-speed machines.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings for lubrication purposes.
• Ability to distinguish lubrication classes/types for different machines in the plant.
• Ability to diagnose machine/lubricant temperature and oil quality in the system.
• Basic skills to be able to assemble and install various type of high-speed mechanical equipment.

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 07th July 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.
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