Engineering
2 weeks ago
Position: Electrical Engineer
Company: Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc
Department: Agriculture & Estate Support
Reporting to: Agricultural Engineering Manager
Location: Dwangwa
Job Type: Permanent
About Us:
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country’s leading producer of raw, refined, and specialty sugars, employing over 9,000 people. We are part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure safe and legal electricity distribution across the estate, maintaining infrastructure such as power lines and transformers.
• Oversee maintenance and manage operating and capital budgets to optimize energy efficiency.
• Monitor and enforce standards for setting, operating, and maintaining electrical systems, ensuring adherence to company guidelines.
• Implement immediate fault-finding and repair processes.
• Conduct electrical installations in line with company standards.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of electrical equipment without negatively impacting agricultural operations.
• Implement industry best practices, including physical inspections, to enhance infrastructure performance.
• Support and collaborate with the electricity generation, factory maintenance, and optimization teams.
• Conduct on-the-job training and identify skill development needs.
• Lead and manage electrical teams while ensuring daily adherence to operational standards.
• Promote and enforce Illovo’s policies on SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC).
Job Requirements:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HT and LT electricity supply and maintenance.
• Proven track record in electrical infrastructure maintenance and improvement.
• Experience in employee and contractor management.
• Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement practices.
How to Apply:
Send your application letter along with a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees, and a copy of your National ID to:
The HR Mill Head
P.O. Box 46,
Dwangwa
Email: DwangwacorporateMail@illovo.co.za
Deadline for applications: 10th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Only Malawian citizens are eligible to apply.
Illovo Sugar Malawi – “Sugar is our business, but people are our sweetest assets.”
Date Posted:
30th Jan, 2025
Expiration date:
10th Feb, 2025
Location:
Dwangwa , Nkhotakota, Malawi
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Function:
Agriculture & Estate Support
Vacancies:
1
Work Experience:
3 Year
Salary Period:
Monthly
Is Freelance:
No
Illovo Sugar Malawi (Dwangwa)
View employer profileFounded in:
1997
Phone:
01295266
Location:
Illovo Sugar – Dwangwa Estate, P O Box 46, Dwangwa, Nkhota-kota