Estate Support Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc

Position: Estate Support Manager

Org Unit: Estate Support Department

Reporting To: Nchalo General Manager

Location: Nchalo Estate

Job Category: Permanent

Job Grade: Senior Manager

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. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and embed an optimized portfolio of estate support services to support employee wellbeing through community services (including medical, housing and education where applicable).
• Ensure estate maintenance (civil, housing, recreational facilities, village upkeep, provision of water and electricity, waste-water treatment systems) meets both country and Illovo standards.
• Create alignment on SHERQ requirements and deliver through cross-functional collaboration and communication, ensuring compliance with SHERQ statutory and regulatory requirements in-country.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the Group Enterprise Risk Management process to ensure estate risks are identified and mitigated.
• Act as Custodian and facilitate the management of the Business Continuity Planning process (BCP).
• Establish and manage the Emergency Response Management system in accordance with Company and insurer requirements.
• Co-ordinate and manage ABF HSE Assurance processes (including EV and ERM audits).
• Manage company properties (leased property, villages and land), social services activities, maintenance contracts and other service suppliers and contracts (including Security & Conservancy management contracts), ensuring these are used for intended purposes.
• Ensure all minimum standards/processes are easily accessible and regularly updated on country platforms.
• Oversee effective talent and performance management within the function.
• Initiate and develop the business case for key capital projects, ensuring required outcomes are delivered on.
• Ensure emerging threats are identified early and responded to effectively.
• Cooperate with civil authorities and emergency responders when an incident occurs.
• Ensure enablers are in place to promote success (e.g. systems and processes).
• 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).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years management experience, including at least 5 years in business optimization/capital expenditure optimization.
• Demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position at a similar level.
• Ability to play an advocacy role and manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and manage cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

How to Apply

Send your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of certificates, three traceable referees and a copy of your National ID to:

The HR Mill Head

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc

Private Bag 50

Blantyre

Email: nchalohr@illovo.co.za

Closing Date

18 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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

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