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Job Purpose.
To make sure that laboratory activities run smoothly to the required standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares solution for analytical purposes.
• Controls stock of all laboratory requirements
• Monitors movement of sample tags
• Collects and dispatches weighbridge tickets to finance Department.
• Updates production data on the boards.
• Prepares data for daily and weekly Reports.
• Checks doubtful analysis done by analysts.

Job Qualification Requirements:

• Diploma /Certificate in laboratory technology or relevant field.
• Experience in Sugar production will be an added advantage.
• Laboratory techniques. Chemical Preparations, computer literacy, report Preparation, laboratory safety.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and co - ordination skills.

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 02nd November 2024. 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 for Manage shift team in respective area (Raw House) to ensure production parameters and standards are met in a safe and efficient manner.
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.
• Together with the teams, achieve shift, daily, weekly, monthly performance targets for respective area by ensuring that tasks are prioritized and planned in a logical, systematic and cost-effective way to optimize profitability.
• Together with Production team leads, develop budget for factory area with factory Manager, finance business partner and manage costs effectively.
• 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.
• Identify areas where production performance and quality management can be improved and manage the implementation of systems and processes to make improvements.
• Provide technical and process guidance to respective teams.
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections.
• Inspect critical equipment and ensure adherence to minimum standards.
• Supervise factory maintenance needs.
• Work with optimization and maintenance teams to solve problems and promote cross functional engagement & teamwork.
• Ensure reporting is compliant with company policy and procedure.
• Identify and monitor Key Performance Indicators to track performance and flag any issues.
• Promote and adhere to Kilombero Sugar Co Ltd procedures, policies, and guidelines, including without limitation, those relating to Safety, healthy, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ).

   Job Requirements:

• B. Sc.in Chemical or Process Engineering from a recognized Institution.
• 2+ years post experience in a heavy industry environment with at least 1 year in the sugar industry will be an added advantage.
• 1+ year’s supervisory experience will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Good communication skills
•  Ability to plan, organize, lead, and control.

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 02^nd November 2024. 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 for ensuring that all manufacturing instruments are working properly, accurately, and effectively.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend to calls on instrument problems during shifts.
• Inspect tests, adjusts, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments in the factory.
• Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations.
• Removes defective instruments from system, disassembles, clean instruments, replace defective parts and reassemble instruments, using hand tools.
• Lubricates instruments and replaces defective wiring and tubing.
• Conduct tasks related with maintenance and operations teams.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on stop days and off-crop period.
• Fill logbook on the defects which occurred during the shift.
• Ensures that all operations are carried out as per the ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System at Kilombero Sugar to achieve the quality standards.
• Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of oneself and other persons who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
• Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Be committed to comply with the Companies Environmental Management System ISO 14001 standard.

Job Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum: Form Four with NSI Grade II Certificate / VETA grade I or Level III Certificate in Electronics / Instrument / Industrial Electronics & Communication.
• Experience: 2+ years in instruments operations.
• Effective Communication
• Basic measurement.

Terms Of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements must apply for the position on or before 02nd November 2024. 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

To maintain, service and repair electrical equipment and solve electrical issues in all company buildings as per agreed set standards.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all operations are carried out as per the ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System to achieve the quality standards.
• Repairs electrical breakdowns including major breakdowns.
• Maintains a clean working environment with proper housekeeping.
• Carries out domestic electrical maintenance and repairs according to agreed work standards.
• Control requisitions for spares and discuss with Electrical Foreman.
• Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Abides to safety requirements and standards.
• Perform all tasks with “awareness” towards the prevention of any forms of pollution to the surrounding and environment.

Job Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in electrical environment
• Extensive knowledge in electrical fault tracing and troubleshooting electrical system, running behaviour, safety and lock out procedures.

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 25th October 2024.

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
A Grower Support Officer Contributes to and implement Country’s Grower development strategy with a view towards long-term growth, Grower relationship development and optimization, Implement and drive relevant Illovo Agriculture Ways and related standards across Agriculture and Grower development, Ensure implementation of cane production expansion opportunities and projects - both vertical (yield) and horizontal (area).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adopt and embed best practices, minimum standards, policies, processes, tools, technology and enablers through the relevant Illovo Way and capability development strategy.
• Ensure compliance with group minimum standards and processes for Grower relationships.
• Develop and follow programme for all farm visits and Growers in own extension area, identify gaps and provide advise to Growers.
• Provide technical assistance to Growers, for purposes of improving productivity, enhancing sustainability and profitability, and the development of new areas.
• Monitor cane supply agreements with growers and grower bodies.
• Facilitate days and training sessions to promote best practice sharing and continuous improvement of sugar cane farming.
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual commercial growers, medium-scale and/or small-scale grower bodies.
• Implement ‘fit for purpose’ technology to enable effective cane supply and monitoring.
• Provide input into, monitor and manage grower support budget.
• Input to the department communication plan and address developmental concerns
• Manage grower information database.
• Support engagement with local community, government and industry officials on matters pertaining to sugar cane Agriculture.
• 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/Social Science/Community Development Studies
• 2 or more years previous experience in the cane growing environment
• Knowledge of the Sugar Industry structure, operation and agreement.
• Detailed knowledge of sugar cane production standards
• Sugar cane agronomy
• Cane quality and its effect on the milling operation
• Knowledge of grower structures and systems.

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 2024. 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
Irrigation Foreman – Mechanical is responsible to Supervise maintenance employees to achieve maximum availability and capacity of all irrigation pumps and equipment, Drive implementation of the “Illovo Way of Maintenance” (iAMP) to ensure Illovo is the best-in-class cane producer, Manage bulk water and in-field related infrastructure maintenance and capital budget, Ensure agriculture equipment realises agreed capacity and performance levels and teams address areas for improvement.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Together with the teams, achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets ensuring that tasks are prioritised and planned in a logical, systematic and cost effective way to optimise profitability
• Contribute to developing maintenance and capital budget with Agricultural Engineering Manager and finance business partner and manage costs effectively
• 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 to
• Manage work quality to reduce rework and increase agricultural pump reliability
• Ensure maintenance and reliability of irrigation pumps and equipment the estate and ensure maintenance plans are aligned to achieve this
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections
• Monitor and manage team and individual performance daily against minimum standards and targets.
• Ensure all relevant information and Work Orders are captured accurately within Maximo
• Provide teams with necessary tools and equipment to perform work effectively
• Ensure technical and maintenance reporting (from Maximo) is compliant with company policy and procedures
• Monitor performance and take corrective action where required
• Provide input into best practices, frameworks and minimum standards within function through Head Office platform, and provide additional opportunities for problem identification and knowledge sharing
• Identify and monitor KPIs to 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 in Agricultural engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Mechanization or other related fields
• 3-5 years’ experience in Agricultural infrastructure and Irrigation systems maintenance
• A strong Irrigation maintenance background and an availability to work methodically and systematically in an agricultural environment
• Experience with departmental budgets
• Experience managing teams and/or contractors
• Experience organising and prioritising work

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 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Water Treatment Plant is well managed to ensure that the desired grades and quantities of water are produced to match the requirements of the distillery and associated utilities. This position is also responsible for the managing of the weighbridge such that all receipts (raw materials) and sales (alcohol) are controlled, and documents well kept.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the Water Treatment Plant is efficiently operated such that the distillery’s water requirements are consistently met in terms of quality and quantity
• Process deviations and equipment breakdowns are attended to timeously to ensure the efficient running of the plant.

• The water treatment plant’s performance, safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental standards are achieved and always maintained, coordinating such activities as necessary with the Shift Manager
• The required information is logged down, captured on computer (if necessary) and communicated to the Shift Manager

• All receipts of raw materials into the plant and alcohol leaving the site must be properly recorded and forwarded on a shift basis to the Logistics Foreman
• Records relevant data on log sheets hourly and per shift
• Reports all quality deviations and irregularities and together with the Shift Manager make required plant adjustments.
• Conducts visual checks and inspections of the Water Treatment Plant and associated utilities.
• Ensure weighbridge is clean all the time.
• Daily check that weighbridge platform is free of foreign objects and material.
• Check that all weighbridge facility is operational, report any fault immediately.
• Ensure weighing is done correctly and documents kept.
• Assist with the execution of duties in other areas of the plant. 

Job requirements:

• Diploma in water treatment/chemistry/laboratory and science technology
• At least 1 years in water treatment operation.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Mentally and physically fit.

• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Good communication skills in Swahili and English.
• Ability to plan organize, lead and control.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills.
• Ability to work on shift duties including nights.

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 24th October 2024. 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
To develop Mill’s manufacturing strategy with a view towards long term growth, optimal efficiency and sustainability. Ensure production targets are met by delivering on manufacturing and packing plan as part of S&OP while managing budget and achieving cost synergies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to business strategy development, goals, and KPIs.
• Align manufacturing performance across disciplines to meet business goals and KPIs.
• Plan and set shift, daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets with the team.
• Identify and address areas of loss, waste, or flow barriers to drive improvements.
• Drive performance management, rewarding strong performance and managing consequences.
• Promote operational and maintenance excellence, optimizing profitability through informed decisions.
• Collaborate with group counterparts to identify and embed optimization opportunities.
• Ensure alignment with commercial requirements and drive effective supply-side planning.
• Plan and manage capital projects to meet economic and community outcomes.
• Implement continuous improvement practices, ensuring tools and techniques are applied.
• Ensure effective team communication processes for stable operations and sustained performance.
• Build leadership talent through coaching, mentoring, and guidance.
• Adhere to company policies, including SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Job Qualification and Experience

• Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Science Degree or equivalent
• Business / Financial qualification would be an advantage
• 10 years in Manufacturing (production and/or maintenance)
• 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

                                                                                                                                                                          
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 22nd October 2024. 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
To develop and implement a long-term, sustainable manufacturing strategy; ensure regulatory and social compliance; align operations with commercial strategy; optimize performance through high-level KPIs; manage within budget; support capital projects; leverage Group resources; foster leadership development; drive continuous improvement; implement Illovo standards for asset management and operational excellence; and promote world-class safety practices.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a manufacturing strategy aligned with commercial goals, refreshed regularly, with initiatives to ensure delivery.
• Oversee factory operations for efficiency, quality, and budget control, ensuring cost-effective resource management.
• Manage asset acquisition, maintenance, and operations to ensure optimal performance.
• Align manufacturing performance with financial budgets, ensuring accountability.
• Build a strong factory management team, fostering coaching, mentoring, and a talent pipeline.
• Drive performance management, rewarding strong performance and ensuring accountability for non-compliance.
• Promote cost and quality optimization through operational excellence and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with group counterparts to identify and embed optimization opportunities.
• Maintain key relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Report key developments to Country Executive and Group Heads.
•  Support and oversee key capital projects to meet economic and community goals.
• Foster best practices and problem-solving through knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Integrate Lean, Agile, and continuous improvement philosophies in operations.
• Track performance with KPIs and address issues promptly.
• Adhere to SHERQ guidelines, ensure technical risk assurance, and close non-conformances.

Job Qualification and Experience

• Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Science Degree.
• Business / Financial qualification and Leadership program would be an advantage.
• 15 years in Manufacturing Senior Leadership (including minimum of 10 years in sugar processing and /or engineering).
• Strong knowledge of the sugar growing and manufacturing process, distillation, and fermentation processes.
• Strong business / financial acumen in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in management and leadership.

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

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please for the position on or before 22nd October 2024. 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