Multiple vacancies in health & safety, people & performance, and legal

OVERVIEWIllovo Sugar (Malawi) plc invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals for multiple vacancies in its Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), People & Performance, and Legal departments.Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined, and specialty sugars, employing more than 9,000 people. The company is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).Through its Tiwale initiative, Illovo aims to grow together with communities and positively impact people's lives.JOB TYPES: Permanent and Fixed-Term Contracts, depending on the position.APPLICATION DEADLINES: 6th, 7th, and 10th November 2026, depending on the position.AVAILABLE POSITIONSHealth & Safety Business Partner — DwangwaTalent Management Officer (1 Position) — DwangwaIndustrial Relations Specialist — DwangwaP&P Officer – Projects — DwangwaP&P Officer – Projects & Analytics — DwangwaHead of Legal, Compliance & Company Secretary — Limbe1. HEALTH & SAFETY BUSINESS PARTNEROrganisational Unit: HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)Reports to: Site HSE HeadLocation: DwangwaJob Category: PermanentKey RequirementsApplicants must possess the following:A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field.A minimum of five (5) years of experience in health and safety management, risk management, manufacturing, agriculture, operations, or a related industrial environment.Professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety.Proven experience in a safety management role, with a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and standards.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and developing safety programmes.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead engagements across organisational levels to drive commitment to safety performance.Work with operating unit managers and leaders to align safety practices with organisational goals and productivity needs.Oversee compliance responsibilities involving risk identification, risk management, and systems compliance.Ensure contractor compliance with applicable HSE regulatory requirements and business unit requirements.Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses using appropriate investigation tools based on the severity of each case.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety, establish safety goals, and monitor progress.Analyse safety and incident data to identify risk-mitigation opportunities and corrective actions.Support the ABF annual HSE reporting process and coordinate the preparation and submission of required reports.Support the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.Prepare and submit safety reports, maintain safety records, and liaise with regulatory agencies on compliance matters.Comply with Illovo's policies and procedures, including those relating to HSE & FSQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).How to ApplySubmit an application letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees, and National ID to:The Site People & Performance HeadIllovo Sugar (Malawi) plcP.O. Box 46Dwangwa, MalawiEmail: DwangwaCorporateMail@illovo.co.zaClosing Date: Tuesday, 10th November, 2026Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.2. TALENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER (1 POSITION)Organisational Unit: People & PerformanceReports to: L&D SpecialistLocation: DwangwaJob Category: PermanentKey RequirementsApplicants must possess the following:A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Learning & Development, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or a related discipline.Professional certification or training in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Assessment, Coaching, Human Resources, or related fields is an advantage.A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or related people practices.Demonstrated experience supporting talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, graduate programmes, or leadership development initiatives.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the implementation of enterprise talent management processes and frameworks at estate level.Support annual talent review discussions and maintain talent information for identified talent pools and critical roles.Monitor talent risks, capability gaps, and succession vulnerabilities, providing recommendations to estate leadership and the Talent Management Lead.Coordinate succession planning activities for estate leadership and critical roles.Monitor succession readiness and track progress against agreed developm