Job description
POSTED BY MVUNGI JOB MASTER
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: ILLOVO SUGAR (MALAWI) PLC
Position: Health and Safety Business Partner
Location: Nchalo Estate
Department: Health and Safety Department
Reporting to: Site Health & Safety Head
Job Category: Fixed-Term Contract (2 years)
Job Grade: Middle Management
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
ABOUT ILLOVO SUGAR (MALAWI) PLC
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars, employing more than 9,000 employees. The company is part of the Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).
The company is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Health and Safety Business Partner at Nchalo Estate.
JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will support the implementation and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, standards and company requirements. The role also involves promoting a strong safety culture across the organisation and helping reduce workplace risks.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Health and Safety Policies: Support the planning, development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and business commitments.
2. Safety Leadership: Engage employees and leaders at different organisational levels to strengthen commitment to safety performance and encourage safe working practices.
3. Inspections, Audits and Risk Assessments: Conduct regular workplace safety inspections, risk assessments and audits to identify hazards, assess risks and recommend improvements.
4. Operational Safety: Work with operating unit managers and leaders to align health and safety practices with organisational objectives and operational productivity requirements.
5. Safety Training: Provide training to employees and management on safety protocols, emergency procedures and recognised workplace safety practices.
6. Contractor Compliance: Ensure contractors comply with applicable health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulations and the business unit's requirements.
7. Risk and Systems Compliance: Oversee compliance activities relating to risk identification, risk management and safety management systems.
8. Occupational Health: Conduct workplace risk assessments to identify health hazards, including noise, chemical exposure and ergonomic risks. Monitor workplace exposures and implement ongoing surveillance programmes to identify potential health risks.
9. Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace incidents, accidents and near misses using appropriate investigation tools based on the severity of each case.
10. Safety Culture and Performance: Collaborate with teams across the organisation to promote a culture of safety, establish safety objectives and monitor progress towards agreed targets.
11. Reporting and Record-Keeping: Prepare and submit safety reports, maintain accurate safety records and liaise with regulatory agencies on compliance matters.
12. Safety Analysis and Corrective Action: Analyse safety and incident-related information to identify opportunities for risk reduction, corrective action and improved safety performance.
13. Policy Compliance: Promote and comply with business unit and group policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to HSE, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety, Risk Management, Engineering or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in health and safety management, risk management, manufacturing, agriculture, operations or a related industrial environment.
- A professional certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Demonstrated experience in a safety management role and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents and developing safety programmes.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- Application letter.
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Details of traceable referees.
- Copy of National ID.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Mill Head
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc
Private Bag 50
Blantyre, Malawi
Alternatively, applications may be submitted by email to:
nchalohr@illovo.co.za
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.
“Sugar is our business but people are our sweetest assets.”
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