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Job Purpose
Attend major repairs, fitting and perform proper maintenance on mechanical parts.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform proper maintenance at reasonable cost, ensure equipment is operating reliably and in an efficient manner.

• Ensure equipment is operating reliably and in an efficient manner to maximize plant availability.

• Ensures all equipment checklists are done timely and submitted to section planner.
• Work hand in hand with CBM team to conduct maintenance as per equipment operating condition.
• Ensure planned maintenance of mechanical equipment are executed timely.
• To conduct off crop maintenance/overhauls as planned.
• Carry out agreed monitoring, sampling & analysis routines to identify & escalate non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Assist maintenance/production foreman to identify critical spares and address to the procurement so they should be available at stores.
• Close relationship and communication with operation team to enable timely troubleshooting of equipment breakdown.
• Clear communication and partnership with other maintenance partner (maintenance planner, CBM, instrument, electrical and operational) personnel to ensure maximum plant availability.
• Assist with the development of maintenance plans
• Adhere to maintenance best practices as per Illovo IAMP practices.
• Ensure proper use and storage of all working tools and provide the checklist to the maintenance foreman or section planner for record keeping.

Qualifications And Experience

• NTA level III or equivalent mechanical experience.
• 2 years’ experience of doing maintenance in a sugar factory.
• Experience of maintaining high pressure vessels ie Welding and fitting skills on high pressure parts.

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 31st October 2025. While we thank all applicants for their interest, 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 the 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 31st October 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.

  Apply here

Introduction:
We are looking for a young, dynamic and result-oriented person to fill the position of Manager in Training (MIT) in the Company’s Speedling Section. The successful candidate will be developed through a special in-house training programme that has been specifically developed to equip trainees Speedling Propagation: propagation techniques – single bud and micropropagation, Plant Nutrition: knowledge of the nutritional requirements and fertilization of sugarcane in nursery environment, Agricultural Biotechnology: application of biotechnology in speedling production, including tissue culture, Nursery Planning and Management: production planning – speedling production linked to planting demand across the season, organization aligned to the 5s guidelines.
Programme Background:
The MIT Development Programme is a structured development tool that guides the MIT’s learning pathway as they journey from graduate to manager. This programme is intended to;

• Introduce 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 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.

Programme Objectives:

• 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

Relevant agriculture knowledge

• 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)

Minimum Requirements:

• 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)
• Water (irrigation) and fertigation management (fertigation experience is a differential)
• Knowledge on composting of Sugarcane industry disposals is a differential
• Microsoft package user (mainly excel).
• Knowledge on agronomic experimentation statistics is an important differential

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a fixed term contract as per the duration of the programme.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please click here to apply for the position before 05th November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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Job Purpose
A successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Mechanical design & construction is in accordance with the Employers Requirements(ER) and provide a Mechanical point of contact for the Employers Team, Support the Project Site Execution Manager and Project Services Specialist to ensure the Employer has reviewed quality of Approved Construction drawings and as built drawings satisfy international construction norms & standards,

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a working relationship with the EPC Contractor to develop an opinion of the suitability of equipment for the distillery during fabrication at works and onsite.
• Efficiently manage all aspects of the mechanical design, fabrication and installation onsite.
• Ensure no basis for an EPC Extension of Time or Variation in cost claim due to engagement processes & decisions.
• Understand the resourcing into plant with the Project Services Specialist and predict the outcome in accordance with the schedule and quality assurance.
• Ensure internationally accepted quality and procedures for construction are met as per the Employers Requirements(ER) in the contract, good engineering principles, relevant codes and according to Illovo Engineering standards.
• Tracks and monitor all witness and hold point activities identified in conjunction with the Project Site Execution Manager(PSEM) and ensure all resources are timeously mobilized.
• Apply previous project management skills to ensure all the requirements of the ER are met during commissioning, trials, commercial operation and performance testing of the works.
• Co-ordinate squad checking of drawings and P&IDs to ensure Operational Readiness teams  are introduced to the commissioning teams timeously and are trained as required to be able to operate and maintain the works after take over.
• All working at heights is conducted as per Employers SHERQ standards.
• Promote and adhere to the Project Charter, policies and guidelines including without limitation those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti Bribery and Corruption(ABC).

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Project Management experience.                     
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing and must have detailed knowledge of all aspects of boilers.
• Large scale EPC project management and implementation experience specifically in Distilleries preferable.
• Ability to interpret complex Execution Schedule and track progress accurately.
• Experience in the sugar industry will be considered an added advantage.

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Contract for one (1) Year.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply for the position on or before 03rd November 2025. While we thank all applicants for their interest, 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

Job Purpose
The successful candidate will manage third-party relationships, lead project teams, and own the project business case to ensure financial alignment with strategic goals. They will also oversee planning, governance, risk, quality, health and safety to ensure successful project delivery.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Contract development and execution including management of 3rd parties.
• Own the project(s) business case and ensure that the associated financial integrity is robust and aligned with the business strategic plan. 
• Explore that all possible options for the project are rigorously analysed, such that the alternatives are well understood.
• Select and appoint appropriate project teams including 3rd parties and lead, develop and motivate those teams for the lifecycle of the project.
• Develop and manage a robust project schedule based on the stage-gate process to facilitate effective financial and commercial project management which creates and levers business value.
• Manage the adherence to corporate project governance procedures and processes to ensure that the appropriate management controls are in place and that projects are delivered according to plan.
• Ensure that an appropriate risk management process is applied to ensure that foreseeable significant risks are identified and managed.
• Implementation of an appropriate quality management system to ensure that all project outputs meet the key stakeholder requirements.
• Provide health and safety (H&S) leadership for the project team(s) and assume responsibility for all aspects of H&S associated with the project(s).

Job Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (Engineering background preferred)
• Minimum 4 years relevant working experience
• APMP Certificate in Project Management (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & and/or Construction Safety (or equivalent)
• Detailed knowledge of capital process and system
• Knowledge of industry standard contract forms

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 5th November 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.
  Apply here

Job Purpose
Provide direction and technical guidance on crop varieties, crop nutrition, crop protection (weed control and Pest + Disease control) and irrigation to ensure long-term optimization of yield and cost of production, drive implementation of the “Illovo Way in sugar cane production” to ensure Illovo is the best-in-class sugar producer in the Country. Ensures compliance to relevant Illovo Ways and agronomic standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement sustainable agronomic practices with the objective of closing the gap between the actual and the attainable yield potentials for each field on each estate
• Support adoption and embedding of agreed best practices, frameworks, minimum standards and processes for agronomy
• Implement and manage sugar cane agronomic trials (fertilizers and crop protection) required by the head of agricultural optimisation as part of a continuous productivity initiative
• Formulate, communicate and monitor fertilizer, weed control and ripener programmes (including 3rd party contractor management)
• Manage Estate nursery fields, monitor seed quality, and ensure regular disease inspections are carried out
• Ensure all commercial and nursery fields are timeously surveyed for pests and diseases, and that their infestation levels and recommendations are communicated to the relevant parties
• Ensure all agronomic data is captured for trend analysis, reporting and decision making
• Support agronomic optimisation by adopting new technologies and methods and ensure continuous improvement by implementing best practices and conducting regular system checks
• Develop new SOPs per requirements and assure performance against agronomy-related SOPs
• Monitor trends to understand impact of adopted practices, and refine practices accordingly
• Provides agronomic advice to Growers
• 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 in agriculture / Diploma in Agriculture
• 5 years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture
• Research orientated with experience in agronomic experiments, trial work and evaluation
• 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 candidates will be engaged on a permanent contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please click here to apply for the position before 31st October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Job Purpose
GIS Technician will Enable precision agriculture by facilitating close collaboration between Agriculture Optimisation Manager, Agriculture Engineering Manager and Crop Manager through efficient management and processing of spatially relevant data, Support the development of Geographic Information System (GIS) capability and understanding on site in close collaboration with L&D, Agric Optimisation, Estate Surveyor, CanePro Data Analyst. GIS Technician will Ensure streamlined integration of spatial data through proactive technical engagement with third-party platforms, data sources, other sites and group functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acquire/process and present GIS data in a suitable format to enable precision agriculture in areas such as;

• Collaborate with and support Group GIS Lead to codify GIS best practice into standardised work processes.
• Collaborate with and support Crop Production and Optimisation activities functions
• Facilitate data processing and interactions with the selected centralized data processing entity (where present).
• Manage data and user access on the chosen Illovo cloud based spatial data repository
• Prepare spatial data for projects
• Assist in improving the visualisation of survey data for routine reporting
• Support the Optimisation function in representing cost and productivity reporting in spatial formats
• Support the spatial data requirements of grower agriculture and other estate functions
• Support site L&D team to develop GIS skills and application competence
• Spatial tracking of day-to-day operations, where applicable
• 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:

• Diploma in GIS / Land Surveying / Agricultural Engineering (GIS preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with GIS
• Demonstrated competence in GIS, land surveying, sugarcane agriculture, drone pilot, agricultural machine control, computer programming, database management software, systems integration and agriculture data analytics

Terms of Service: The successful candidates will be engaged on a permanent contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please submit your application to the HR Offices before or on 31st October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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

Job Purpose
We are seeking a Farm Supervisor to Lead continuous improvement of conversations within the team, Supervise and monitor farm activities to ensure quality and activity targets are achieved and Assist management in the development of farm plans that ensure long-term growth, development and sustainability, Assess risks and drive continuous improvement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• Report any identified risks to management.
• Monitoring and execution of farm activities by service provides to ensure compliance with standards
• 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:

• Diploma in Agriculture General or Crop Production.
• 3+ year’s experience in sugar cane agriculture
• Experience with leading teams and resource allocation
• Good relationship building and maintenance skills
• Good team leadership 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 30th October 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.
  Apply here