Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ ILLOVO SUGAR (MALAWI)
POSITION: ESTATE MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
Location: Nchalo
Org Unit Estate Support Department
Reporting: Site Estate Support Head
Location: Nchalo Estat
Job Category: Permanent
Job Grade: Middle Manager
About Illovo
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, progress of work orders to ensure timely completion
- Conduct site inspections to verify quality of repairs and maintenance work
- Set work standards with Contractors to ensure compliance with Illovo standard procedures and legal requirements
- Schedule preventive and corrective maintenances for electrical and plumbing systems
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, costs and materials used and any performance issues
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and local building regulations
- Manage inventory of tools, equipment and spare parts, support procurement of the maintenance materials and contractor services as per Illovo Procurement policy
- Manage utilities personnel to ensure that all utilities are operated, repaired and maintained effectively and efficiently and in compliance with the set standards, permit conditions, rules and regulations
- Ensure that major upgrades, routine planned maintenance & emergency repairs are executed in accordance with policy and required standards and satisfy customer needs
- Review relevant estate project documentation from consultants, Contractors for compliance with relevant regulation, guidelines and policies and ensure alignment with required standards, processes and legislation
- Ensure relevant estate capital expenditure and services are optimized
- Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti Bribery and Corruption
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree/equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, majoring in Construction Management with postgraduate qualification in Project Management and Professional registration with relevant bodies in Malawi.
- 5+ years management experience (minimum of 5 years in business optimization / capital exposure and facilities experience). Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing large-scale projects
- Familiarity with OCMS or similar capital planning/project tracking systems would be an advantage
- Strong track record in projects management and in building and leading teams
- 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
Closing date for receiving application letters is 20 November 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.
Sugar is our business but people are our sweetest assets.