Multiple 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 candidates to fill three permanent Technical Trainer positions within its People & Performance department at Dwangwa.The successful candidates will deliver technical training, facilitate workplace learning, assess employee competencies, and strengthen technical capabilities within their respective disciplines.JOB TYPE: PermanentORG UNIT: People & PerformanceREPORTS TO: L&D SpecialistDUTY STATION: Dwangwa, MalawiAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, 18th November, 20261. POSITION: TECHNICAL TRAINER – PROCESSKEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and Experience:Applicants must possess the following:A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, or a related field.At least five (5) years of operational experience within a food manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.Demonstrated experience in technical training, coaching, skills transfer, competency assessment, or workplace learning.A recognised Facilitator, Assessor, Coaching, or Technical Training certification will be an added advantage.2. POSITION: TECHNICAL TRAINER – MAINTENANCEKEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and Experience:Applicants must possess the following:A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.At least five (5) years of operational experience within maintenance in a manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.Demonstrated experience in technical training, coaching, skills transfer, competency assessment, or workplace learning.A recognised Facilitator, Assessor, Coaching, or Technical Training certification will be an added advantage.3. POSITION: TECHNICAL TRAINER – AGRICULTUREKEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and Experience:Applicants must possess the following:A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, or a related field.At least five (5) years of operational experience within commercial agriculture, crop production, agronomy, or other relevant agricultural operations.Demonstrated experience in technical training, coaching, skills transfer, competency assessment, or workplace learning.A recognised Facilitator, Assessor, Coaching, or Technical Training certification will be an added advantage.COMMON DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAll three Technical Trainers will be responsible for the following activities within their respective disciplines:1. Technical Training and DevelopmentDeliver technical training through classroom, practical, workplace, and on-the-job learning interventions.Translate approved training plans into practical training schedules, learning activities, and coaching programmes.Lead technical onboarding for new entrants before placement into live operational roles.Provide one-on-one coaching, refresher training, and technical skills reinforcement where capability gaps are identified.2. Competency Assessment and Employee DevelopmentConduct role-readiness assessments to confirm employees' understanding of procedures, equipment, tools, safety requirements, and performance standards.Work with supervisors and operational leaders to identify employees requiring additional development support.Identify technical skills gaps, performance issues, and employee development priorities.Support the transfer of technical skills and improve employee workplace competencies.3. Training Materials and Learning ResourcesDevelop and maintain technical training materials, learner guides, assessments, job aids, and practical learning resources.Review and update technical content to reflect operational changes, legislative requirements, and industry best practice.Work closely with operational leaders and the L&D Specialist to integrate technical capability requirements into site learning plans.4. Training Records and DocumentationMaintain accurate training records, attendance registers, competency assessments, onboarding records, and learner progress documentation.Ensure training activities and employee development progress are properly documented.5. Stakeholder Engagement and CoordinationBuild strong relationships with operational leaders, supervisors, and subject matter experts.Align technical training activities with operational priorities.Coordinate with the L&D Specialist to support effective learning and development programmes.6. Compliance and Company PoliciesPromote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies, and guidelines, including those relating to:Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ).Competitio