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• Carries out routine and planned maintenance on electronic/pneumatic instruments.
• Ensures that instruments are in good working condition and environment is neat.
• Communicate on the functioning of instruments.
• Under supervision conduct a calibration of instruments (temperature, pressure, level, pH, weigh etc.)
• Under supervision conduct a calibration of electro pneumatic equipment (valve, actuator, cylinder etc)
• Involvement in of electric drive maintenances (siemens drives)
• Ensure proper wiring installation in the plant.
• Ensure working tolls are in good working condition and neat.
• Involvement in maintaining the backup system of control power supply (UPS).
• Able and ability to work under pressure.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Ensure safety of people and machines
• Adhere to Illovo safety standards.
• Adhere to Illovo values (Accountability, empowerment, integrity, commitment and inclusiveness)
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

• Minimum NTA level 2 in Instrumentation or Equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Basic knowledge in electrical, electronics, pneumatic circuits reading and interpreting, faults tracing and rectification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of piping and fittings
• Basic computer literacy

• Continuously feeding of bagasse from bagasse shed to boilers.
• Look after bagasse conveying system and make sure it is in operation full time.
• Report any malfunction on the system immediately.
• Maintenance of boiler and conveyor system during breakdown and off crop and quick fixes on site when necessary.
• Inspect availability of firefighting system and test functionality as per plan in place.
• Inspect scratcher and manglers moving parts to ensure equipment is at maximum availability.
• Confirm instrument, electrical and mechanical devices interlock and are in functional state as per inspection plan.
• Maintain housekeeping by making sure no foreign matter is in bagasse shade and inline of bagasse handling system.
• Adhere so Illovo safety standards. Adhere so Illovo safety standards.

• Trade test I/II in fitter mechanics or Advanced Level Certificate
• Certificate in overhead crane operation will be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ experience working in sugar mill boiler operations particularly mangler operations.
• Skills and knowledge to be able to identify, diagnose and solve equipment failure.

• Ability to recognize equipment malfunctions (Hear, see, smell, vibration) and report the occurrence.
• Understands safety and inspection requirements for lifting and crane operations.

• Ensuring monitoring of boiler equipment, conveyors and all associated equipment are running smoothly.
• Carry out root cause analysis of simple non-conformances & propose actions.
• Ensure all pressure readings are readable from respective pressure gauges and read correctly.
• Report any pipe or tube leak to Foreman immediately and record it for corrective action.
• Always attend bagasse feeder to maintain steam pressure.
• Together with the Steam and power Foreman, Control room operator and site Operators/Attendant, diagnose the cause of problems/breakdowns by applying the necessary problem-solving tools, e.g. 5Why, Fishbone etc.
• Make regular inspections of ash hoppers and nodding ducts to improve boiler effectiveness.
• Make regular inspections of the ash sluicing systems to ensure that they are effectively sealed.
• Ensure water flows properly through ash hoppers and nodding ducts gutters.
• Assess combustion condition and bagasse level on furnace bed by opening furnace inspection windows regularly and communicate over/underfeeding with Boiler Control Room Operator.
• Ensure the grate chain drive is running well and smoothly by frequent checks on the motor speed and output coupling movement.
• Ensure availability of enough bagasse by frequently visiting and inspecting the situation in the bagasse house and advise the Foreman for correct action in case the bagasse house is getting full or running out of bagasse.
• Maintain high steam pressure whenever the mill stops by checking the bagasse house to ensure back feeding is being done effectively to avoid low steam pressure/ LTA.
• Monitor the movements of the tractors and front loader during the shift by logging down running hours in logbook.
• Ensure the fire hydrants and fire hose boxes are not covered by accumulated bagasse and ready for use.
• Ensure the condensate level is high.
• Record production data and any other required information on appropriate log sheet and logbook.

• Diploma in Mechanics or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in Fitter Mechanics will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years working in Sugar Industry specifically boiler operation.
• Adhere to Safety and lockout procedure during operation.
• Understanding complex plant operations.
• Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent contract.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring, circuit breakers, drives, transformers, and other electrical components.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks and preventive maintenance tasks to ensure system reliability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical breakdown using appropriate testing devices and tools.
• Repair or replace faulty components and wiring, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Stay updated on the latest electrical technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements.
• Involvement to ensure the backup system UPS is conducted.
• Ensure safety of people and machines
• Reports defects of electrical equipment.
• Adhere to Illovo values (Accountability, empowerment, integrity, commitment and inclusiveness)
• Any other duties may be assigned.

• Minimum NTA level 2 /equivalent in Electrical engineering from a recognized Institution.
• Extensive knowledge in Electric circuits reading and interpreting, faults tracing and rectification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience. Understanding basics of industrial electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical drawing packages.
• Basic knowledge of fitting of various electrical equipment and alignment.

Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for Maintenance of machines and machine parts during off crop and crushing season. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out maintenance and repairs electrical breakdowns and troubleshooting at Factory during crushing season. 
• Carry out inspections according to checklist, make spot repairs where necessary and report all findings at daily meeting. 
• Repairs any defective electrical machine during crushing and off crop. 
• Attend all electrical breakdowns of machines and systems all over the factory during crushing season if needed. 
• Monitor the performance of the electrical equipment. 
• Ensures safe servicing of motors. 
• Effective communication with others. 
• Inspects machine condition and safety before starting up. 
• Ensure safety of people and machines 
• Reports defects of electrical equipment.

• At least Ordinary Diploma NTA level 6 in Electrical Engineering from a recognised Institution with more than 2 years’ experience on o manufacturing industry.
• Extensive knowledge in Electric circuits reading and interpreting, faults tracing and rectification.
• Motor rewinding experience will be added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge in electrical machinery, running behavior, safety and lock out.
• 2+ years’ experience working in electrical jobs in manufacturing industry.
• Creative, innovative and team working skills. 

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent contract.
All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 14th April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
 

• Supervise all farming activities, timing and quality standards related to cane production.
• Execute and supervise farm resource and activity plans.
• Supervise farm activities and implement continuous improvement measures to ensure adherence to activity standards.
• Monitor correct use of materials and other farm inputs.
• Carryout inspections and activity assessments and submit reports to management.
• Maintain discipline within the team and report any identified risks to management.
• Keep daily record of farm activity data for capturing into cane Pro.
• Assist management in monitoring labour requirement in line with farm plan.
• Implement continuous improvement practices by monitoring work practices and ensuring that tools and techniques are applied to deliver high quality sugar cane.
• Develop skills within the team through on-the-job coaching and mentoring.
• Conduct on the job training and instruction on various farm activities.
• Monitoring and execution of farm activities by service provides to ensure compliance with standards.

• Certificate in Agriculture /SASRI Senior Sugar Cane Certificate or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in sugar cane agriculture
• Experience with leading teams and resource allocation.
• Knowledge in basic computer software, Computer Literate with excellent command of MS Office
• Good leadership and communication skills

• Assists the Transport Workshop Manager in the preparations and control of operational budget and ensure that expenditure is within the approved budget.
• Plans organized and controlled operations under him which include service schedules for all vehicles, mobile pumps and heavy equipment as well as implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepares and compiles company fleet service and preventive maintenance schedules and ensures that they are adhered to. 
• Trains team members to standards required by the company.
• Conducts daily meetings with team members to allocate tasks according to the set work plan.
• Ensures that safety instructions are adhered to in the section. 
• Work with Section Planner to order fleet spares as required, ensuring that this is done cost effectively and that the necessary spares are available for repairs and services. 
• Makes appropriate modification to vehicles and machinery whenever necessary. 
• Adhering to Standard Operating Procedure and all other working standards as per company policy.
• Report to supervisor any damage or issue that occurs at the section.
• Ensure adherence to all company procedures and policies e.g. Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineer or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in transport or vehicle workshop
• Good business acumen and fleet expertise with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area.
• Excellent on communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Computer literate with knowledge of office package and ERP (SAP S4) system

• Provide first-level support to users facing technical issues with hardware, software, and network systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems, frequently using remote access tools.
• Assist users with the setup, configuration, and use of IT equipment and software.
• Log and track incidents and service requests in a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including software updates, backups, and system monitoring.
• Create and maintain documentation for common issues, solutions, and IT procedures.
• Offer guidance to users on best practices and new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and procedures, including managing user access and permissions.

• Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 6 months experience in installing and configuring various computer systems.
• Knowledge of installing, configuring, and repairing computer hardware and software.
• Skills in setting up, administering and troubleshooting network resources, including routers and switches.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues efficiently.

• Introducing MIT’s to the Sugar Industry and KSCL
• Provide MIT’s with all the technical, leadership and business exposure required to be a manager in their field of expertise in KSCL once they exit the programme. The programme has a ‘technical’ section that builds the competencies required in KSCL in the MIT’s field of expertise e.g. Engineering, Agriculture, Commercial.
• Prepare participants for appointment to a permanent position, if the position is available, on successful completion of the programme.
• Exit the candidate as a competent leader with a solid practical grounding, able to make a significant contribution to achieving company objectives and taking the company successfully into the future.

• Quality Control: KPI’s to assess and manage the speedling quality and health
• Sustainability: sustainable cultivation practices and environmental management
• People management: leadership, motivation, and team management skills
• Logistics and transportation: management of logistics for speedling transportation and distribution
• Agricultural projects: planning and execution of nursery improvement and expansion projects
• Occupational safety: occupational health and safety standards in agricultural environments
• Qualification and training: skills to train and qualify the work team
• Communication: effective communication skills for interacting with suppliers, customers, and teams
• Data analysis: ability to collect and analyse production data to make informed decisions
• Innovation and research: ability to follow and implement new technologies and production methods

• Sugarcane Botany: detailed knowledge of sugarcane physiology, genetics, and varieties
• Pest and Disease Control: identification and control of common sugarcane pests and diseases
• Soil and Irrigation: soil management practices and efficient irrigation systems
• Agricultural legislation: knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to speedling production and the use of pesticides
• Agricultural economics: principles of economics applied to agricultural production and cost management.
• Agricultural technology: use of technologies such as drones, sensors and geographic information systems (GIS)

• BSc in Agronomy, General Agriculture, Agricultural Economics Degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Sugarcane physiology, focused on bud sprouting, rooting and nutritional demand in a nursery environment
• Sugarcane vegetative propagation – Single eyed set propagation and tissue culture (laboratory experience is a differential)
• Prior experience in a laboratory environment is a differential
• Water (irrigation) and fertigation management (fertigation experience is a differential)
• Knowledge on composting of Sugarcane industry disposals is a differential
• Microsoft package user (Excel, Projects).
• Knowledge on agronomic experimentation statistics is an important differential

• Manage and maintain services related to the surveying, aspect of roads and drainage, mechanised field activities including Levelling, and/or contracted services
• Manage operational standards to maximise equipment and activity efficiencies
• Ensure the design of field layouts, roads, dams, drains, bridges, etc. on the estate recognized standards.
• Ensure that all surveys and equipment including hardware and software, and map system are maintained
• Identify areas where performance and quality management can be improved and manage the implementation of systems and processes to implement improvements
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections
• Manage performance of surveying team(s)
• Conduct on the job training and instruction, and identify new training needs where appropriate
• Monitor and manage team and individual performance daily against minimum standards and targets
• Identify and monitor KPIs and balanced scorecards, track performance and flag any issues
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Agricultural Engineering, Land Management, or any related field
• 3+ year’s experience in Surveying on a large Irrigated Estate
• Good agriculture data analysis skills
• Competence in Agricultural Mapping and GIS systems and software
• Experience in Levelling systems including RTK, and GPS Levelling software
• Experience of new surveying techniques such as Opti surface and LIDAR

• Ensure good housekeeping at steam and power generation section to enhance safety of machines, people and environment.
• Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Safety, Quality, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe environment for machine and remove waste around allocated area as required.
• Ensure waste is piled at designated disposal area and ensure removal of waste as per company procedure.  
• Ensure safety procedure is followed before entering any machine for cleaning or other activities instructed.
• Ensure good operation of pumps and machines by addressing leakages and any faults found during operation to supervisor.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by relevant line manager.

• Ordinary Level Certificate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in factory preferred sugar factory   
• Effective communication with team.

• Conducts a learning needs analysis for technical operations at the Mills.
• Develops on the job training programmes.
• Conducts on -the- job training using a variety of methods.
• Conducts pre and post training assessments and supplies feedback.
• Participates in factory production meetings.
• Participate s in skills development committees.
• Identifies competence gaps during problem solving meetings as part of root cause analysis.
• Updates Technical Operating Parameters charts and ensures that they are visually displayed.
• Conducts Technical Operating Parameters training follow-up training sessions.
• Writes technical training modules and contributes to the development of work instructions.
• Ensure that all technical training records are maintained.
• Produces and submits technical training progress reports to line management.
• Conducts formal upskilling programs (e.g. Artisan Development Program).
• Facilitates and manages process trainee, learnerships and apprenticeship programs.
• Coordinates SHERQ legal /mandatory training required for specific licenses or certification.
• Oversees on-site activities of external training providers to ensure compliance to site specific SHERQ policy and procedures.
• Provides input into annual L&D budgets.
• Provides on-site coordination of training venues bookings, manages training stationery and housekeeping.
• Promote and adhere to Kilombero procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent
• Assessor and Learning Facilitation Competence Certificates
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in production or maintenance field
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Valid driver’s license