Project Manager Debottlenecking
2026-09-17T12:11:35+00:00
Illovo Sugar Malawi plc
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CONTRACTOR
Dwangwa
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Manufacturing
Management, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
2026-09-21T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods pic (ABF).
Responsibilities or duties
- Accountable for delivery of the approved project scope within authorised budget and schedule.
- Establish and maintain project execution plans, governance frameworks and project controls.
- Own capital expenditure forecasting, cost control and contingency management.
- Drive value engineering opportunities and retum on investment optimisation.
- Align project activities with manufacturing, engineering, procurement and supply chain priorities.
- Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, consultants and regulatory authorities
- Drive contractor safety, productivity, quality and schedule performance.
- Lead commissioning, start-up and operational readiness activities.
- Translate the approved debottlenecking roadmap into an integrated, phased programme execution plan.
- Ensure that each phase achieves the required operational performance before subsequent expansion phases proceed.
- Maintain an integrated master schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, shutdowns, commissioning and operational readiness.
- Ensure targeted throughput, efficiency, reliability and cost improvements are achieved.
- Promote and adhere to lllovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competitive Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- BSc/BEng Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Process Engineering.
- Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) advantageous.
Experience needed
- Minimum 10 years' experience in capital project management within manufacturing, FMCG, mining, sugar, process plant, or heavy industry environments.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale CAPEX projects.
- Proven experience delivering brownfield capital projects within an operating process plant.
- Experience in technical oversight, engineering assurance, or similar within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.
SUGAR IS OUR BUSINESS BUT PEOPLE ARE OUR SWEETEST ASSETS.
* Accountable for delivery of the approved project scope within authorised budget and schedule. * Establish and maintain project execution plans, governance frameworks and project controls. * Own capital expenditure forecasting, cost control and contingency management. * Drive value engineering opportunities and retum on investment optimisation. * Align project activities with manufacturing, engineering, procurement and supply chain priorities. * Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, consultants and regulatory authorities * Drive contractor safety, productivity, quality and schedule performance. * Lead commissioning, start-up and operational readiness activities. * Translate the approved debottlenecking roadmap into an integrated, phased programme execution plan. * Ensure that each phase achieves the required operational performance before subsequent expansion phases proceed. * Maintain an integrated master schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, shutdowns, commissioning and operational readiness. * Ensure targeted throughput, efficiency, reliability and cost improvements are achieved. * Promote and adhere to lllovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competitive Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
* Project Management * Capital Expenditure Forecasting * Cost Control * Contingency Management * Value Engineering * Return on Investment Optimisation * Relationship Management * Contractor Management * Commissioning * Start-up * Operational Readiness * Master Scheduling * Throughput Improvement * Efficiency Improvement * Reliability Improvement * Cost Improvement * SHERQ Compliance * Competitive Law Compliance * Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Compliance
* BSc/BEng Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Process Engineering. * Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) advantageous.
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Vacancy title:
Project Manager Debottlenecking
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Illovo Sugar Malawi plc
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 21 2026
Duty Station:
Dwangwa | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods pic (ABF).
Responsibilities or duties
- Accountable for delivery of the approved project scope within authorised budget and schedule.
- Establish and maintain project execution plans, governance frameworks and project controls.
- Own capital expenditure forecasting, cost control and contingency management.
- Drive value engineering opportunities and retum on investment optimisation.
- Align project activities with manufacturing, engineering, procurement and supply chain priorities.
- Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, consultants and regulatory authorities
- Drive contractor safety, productivity, quality and schedule performance.
- Lead commissioning, start-up and operational readiness activities.
- Translate the approved debottlenecking roadmap into an integrated, phased programme execution plan.
- Ensure that each phase achieves the required operational performance before subsequent expansion phases proceed.
- Maintain an integrated master schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, shutdowns, commissioning and operational readiness.
- Ensure targeted throughput, efficiency, reliability and cost improvements are achieved.
- Promote and adhere to lllovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competitive Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- BSc/BEng Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Process Engineering.
- Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) advantageous.
Experience needed
- Minimum 10 years' experience in capital project management within manufacturing, FMCG, mining, sugar, process plant, or heavy industry environments.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale CAPEX projects.
- Proven experience delivering brownfield capital projects within an operating process plant.
- Experience in technical oversight, engineering assurance, or similar within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.
SUGAR IS OUR BUSINESS BUT PEOPLE ARE OUR SWEETEST ASSETS.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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Please send your application letters together with detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:
The HR Mill Head, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, P.O Box 46, Dwangwa.
Closing date for receiving application letters is 21 ^ (st) September 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
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