Projects Officer

JOB TITLE: Projects Officer – Civil

ORG UNIT: Estate Support

REPORTING TO: Estate Maintenance Coordinator

LOCATION: Dwangwa

JOB CATEGORY: Fixed Term Contract (4 Months)

COMPANY: Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc

JOB PURPOSE

To supervise daily construction activities on assigned sites, ensure compliance with technical specifications and safety standards, and support the delivery of residential and WASH-related infrastructure projects within the estate.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Site Supervision

  - Oversee daily construction activities to ensure compliance with technical drawings, specifications, safety regulations, and environmental standards.

2. Project Monitoring & Reporting

  - Track project timelines and prepare progress reports for the Projects Manager.

3. Technical Support & Quality Control

  - Provide on-site technical guidance and quality control to contractors and construction teams.

4. WASH Infrastructure Integration

  - Ensure WASH infrastructure (sewer systems, drainage, water supply systems) is constructed to standard and effectively integrated within housing developments.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

  - Participate in technical meetings with consultants and stakeholders to assess progress, resolve site issues, and implement recommendations.

6. Policy Compliance

  - Adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, Quality), Competitive Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

- Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience supervising residential construction projects and/or WASH-related infrastructure projects.

Professional Registration

- Registered or eligible for registration with a recognized engineering body.

Technical Skills

- Strong understanding of construction standards, materials, and supervision best practices.

- Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent engineering software is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Send application letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees, and National ID to:

The HR Mill Head

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc

P.O. Box 46

Dwangwa

Email: DwangwaCorporateMail@illovo.co.za

Closing Date: 10th April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.