Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country’s leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance operations across multiple company building structures.
• Receive, prioritize and assign maintenance requests to Artisans or Contractors and control & monitor quality of outsourced maintenance work.
• Conduct inspections of works to ensure timely completion.
• Set work standards with Contractors to ensure compliance with Illovo standard procedures and legal requirements.
• Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical and plumbing systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, costs and materials used.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and local building regulations.
• Manage inventory of tools, equipment and spare parts.
• Ensure proper maintenance of estate and all contractors’ areas as per Illovo Procurement policy.
• Manage utilities personnel to ensure that utilities are operated, maintained and repaired effectively and efficiently in compliance with site standards, permit conditions, rules and regulations.
• Ensure that major projects are properly planned and monitored and emergency breakdowns are attended to.
• Ensure relevant estate project documentation from consultants and contractors is completed within relevant regulations, standards, and company requirements along with required standards, processes and procedures.
• Manage and control the estate’s electrical and plumbing maintenance budget.
• Comply and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including standard limitations, those relating to SHEQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent qualification in Engineering. Those with Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and vast experience in construction will have an added advantage.
• 5+ years management experience (minimum of 5 years in business optimization / capital exposure and facilities experience).
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Strong coordination and organization skills, a good understanding of domestic electrical and plumbing systems, ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple works-orders.
• Excellent communication abilities.

How to Apply

Please send your application letters together with detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

The HR Mill Head

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc,

Private Bag 50,

Blantyre

Or through email: nchalohr@illovo.co.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.