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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 four permanent positions within its Estate Agriculture unit at Dwangwa.The vacancies offer opportunities for professionals in maintenance planning, engineering, agricultural optimisation and production improvement.JOB TYPE: PermanentDate Posted: Thursday, 29th October 2026Application Deadline: Friday, 13th November 2026AVAILABLE POSITIONS1. SECTION PLANNERReports to: Maintenance Planning ManagerJOB SUMMARYThe Section Planner will develop and coordinate detailed maintenance work packages and schedules to support effective maintenance execution, equipment reliability and operational efficiency.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and communicate detailed maintenance work packages, including technical requirements, resources, materials, risks, quality controls, manpower and timelines to ensure effective execution.Create, manage and optimise maintenance schedules in collaboration with operations and other stakeholders, ensuring that workforce, materials, tools and spare parts are available while minimising operational disruptions.Ensure adherence to technical standards, IAMP requirements, SHERQ policies and quality control procedures to improve equipment reliability, reduce rework and maintain operational compliance.Maintain Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data, asset registers, bills of materials and critical spare parts records.Provide maintenance performance, cost and progress reports to support informed decision-making.Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including those relating to Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ), Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).KEY REQUIREMENTSApplicants should possess:A Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Irrigation Engineering.At least three (3) years of relevant maintenance experience.Sound computer skills.Experience using SAP is essential.Strong analytical and organisational skills.Good verbal and written communication skills.Attention to detail.2. MAINTENANCE PLANNING MANAGERReports to: Agricultural Engineering ManagerJOB SUMMARYThe Maintenance Planning Manager will lead the planning and coordination of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, availability and cost-effective operations.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCreate, schedule and optimise preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance plans to ensure equipment reliability and availability.Plan and allocate manpower, materials, tools, contractors and spare parts to support maintenance activities efficiently.Analyse maintenance data, equipment failures and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities and reduce downtime.Manage maintenance expenditure, track costs and implement strategies to improve cost-effectiveness while maintaining operational standards.Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, company policies and industry standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).KEY REQUIREMENTSApplicants should possess:A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a similar field.At least three (3) years of experience in maintenance and/or maintenance planning.Experience using SAP is essential.Strong organisational skills.Good communication skills.Ability to work methodically and systematically.3. AGRICULTURE OPTIMISATION SPECIALIST (ENGINEERING)Reports to: Agriculture Optimisation ManagerJOB SUMMARYThe Agriculture Optimisation Specialist (Engineering) will analyse agricultural engineering and field operation performance, identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance equipment utilisation, productivity, reliability and operational performance.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAnalyse agricultural engineering and field operation performance to identify equipment losses, utilisation gaps, process constraints, capacity limitations and opportunities for cost and productivity improvement.Evaluate machinery, equipment configurations, work methods and deployment practices, recommending improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, reliability and operational performance.Assess engineering processes, maintenance practices, infrastructure condition and operational planning to identify inefficiencies and develop targeted improvement interventions.Coordinate engineering