OVERVIEW

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars, employing more than 9,000 people. The company is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Under its Tiwale initiative, which promotes growing together and positively impacting people's lives, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Handyman Electrician within its Estate Support Service department at Nchalo Estate.

The successful candidate will support electrical installation, maintenance and repair activities to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical panels, motors, workshop equipment and irrigation infrastructure.

JOB TYPE: Fixed-Term Contract

Organisational Unit: Estate Support Service (ESS)

Reports to: Electrical Foreman

Duty Station: Nchalo Estate, Malawi

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 17th November 2026

POSITION: HANDYMAN ELECTRICIAN

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess the following:

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
Malawi TEVET Certificate Level 2 or National Trade Test Grade 1, together with a Malawi Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Handyman Electrician will be responsible for:

Drilling marked positions using drilling machines for the installation of electrical panels.
Fixing bolts to support panels using appropriate spanners to ensure that the panels are firmly fitted.
Laying cables from electrical panels to motors through trenches or cable trays in readiness for the supply of power to the motors.
Fitting components to electrical panels during construction and terminating (fixing) cables to the electrical panels and motors to ensure secure connections and safe power supply.
Repairing welding machines by fixing loose connections and replacing burnt cables and electrode holders to ensure safe and proper operation.
Installing lights and socket outlets in the irrigation workshop, water treatment plants and pump stations to provide a safe and secure working environment, including at night.
Replacing carbon brushes and cables in drilling and generator machines and heater blowers to ensure that the machines and blowers operate properly.
Promoting and adhering to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including requirements relating to Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ), Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

An application letter.
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Contact details of traceable referees.
A copy of National ID.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resource Mill Head

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc

Private Bag 50

Blantyre, Malawi

Alternatively, applications may be submitted by email to:

Email: nchalohr@illovo.co.za

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17th November 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.”