Various Vacancies

OVERVIEWIllovo 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).Under its Tiwale initiative, which promotes growing together and positively impacting people's lives, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill six vacancies at Nchalo Estate.JOB TYPE: PermanentAPPLICATION DEADLINES: Friday, 20th November 20261. POSITION: ESTATE MAINTENANCE COORDINATORORGANISATIONAL UNIT: Estate SupportREPORTS TO: Site Estate Support HeadJOB GRADE: Middle ManagerLOCATION: Nchalo EstateJOB SUMMARYThe Estate Maintenance Coordinator will oversee estate and building maintenance activities, coordinate maintenance teams and contractors, and ensure that facilities and infrastructure remain safe, functional and reliable.KEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and ExperienceA Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.Relevant professional registration in Malawi.At least five (5) years of management experience, including experience in business optimisation, capital projects or facilities management.Experience managing large-scale projects.Knowledge of domestic electrical and plumbing systems.Experience with OCMS will be an added advantage.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate estate and building maintenance activities.Allocate maintenance work and supervise teams and contractors.Conduct inspections and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.Maintain maintenance records, work orders and operational documentation.Ensure compliance with safety requirements and applicable building regulations.Coordinate procurement of tools, equipment and spare parts.Oversee utilities personnel and support emergency repairs.Review technical documentation submitted by consultants and contractors.Support optimisation of capital expenditure and estate maintenance operations.Promote compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ), competition law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) requirements.2. POSITION: PROJECTS QUANTITY SURVEYORORGANISATIONAL UNIT: Projects and RDOREPORTS TO: Project EngineerJOB GRADE: Front Line ManagerLOCATION: Nchalo EstateJOB SUMMARYThe Projects Quantity Surveyor will support project cost management, procurement, contract administration and financial control to ensure that construction and engineering projects are delivered within approved budgets and requirements.KEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and ExperienceApplicants should possess:A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Science, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, with training in measurement; orA Diploma in a relevant discipline with at least five (5) years of practical experience.At least three (3) years of experience in industrial installations or building services.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.Ability to interpret technical drawings.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare bills of quantities (BOQs) and review invoices for approval.Apply quantity surveying best practices in project delivery.Prepare tender BOQs and support tender evaluation and negotiations.Provide procurement advice and monitor materials, labour and equipment.Prepare cost plans, project budgets and purchase orders.Support contract administration and dispute resolution.Monitor project costs and certify construction progress.Review and sign off BOQs and quality-control documentation.Promote compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.3. POSITION: PROJECTS ENGINEERORGANISATIONAL UNIT: Projects and RDOREPORTS TO: Projects ManagerJOB GRADE: Middle ManagerLOCATION: Nchalo EstateJOB SUMMARYThe Projects Engineer will lead and coordinate capital and improvement projects, ensuring effective project planning, engineering execution, contractor management, cost control and successful project handover.KEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and ExperienceApplicants must possess:A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, majoring in Structural Engineering.A postgraduate qualification in Project Management.Relevant professional engineering registration in Malawi.At least seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing or agricultural project environment.Experience managing large-scale projects.Knowledge of OCMS will be an added advantage.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPlan and lead capital and improvement projects.Prepare business cases and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.Develop project scopes, requests for quotations (RFQs) and tender documents.Manage contractors and service-level agreements (SLAs).Coordinate project procurement and change-control processes.Monitor project performance using earned-value management.Coordinate project handover and integration into operat