Multiple Engineering Vacancies
Multiple Engineering Vacancies
MULTIPLE ENGINEERING VACANCIES | ZAMBIA SUGAR PLC
Location: Twazabuka - Packaging and Warehouse, Manufacturing Function
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19 May 2026
About Us
Zambia Sugar Plc is an ABF Sugar Company and the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Our core business is growing sugar cane, producing high-quality sugar, and creating value through a range of downstream products. Our vision: To be a safe, healthy and respectful workplace, a beautiful estate and a diversified agribusiness which is the best at serving customers.
We are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for two Engineering roles based at our world class Packaging and Warehouse (Twazabuka) facility. These roles start in the project environment and will transition to Business-As-Usual, giving you a unique opportunity to join the project, transition, and BAU teams. You will report to the Project Integration Manager during the build and transition phase.
1. Mechanical Engineer - Twazabuka
Role Purpose: Manage and oversee the mechanical scope of work for Twazabuka.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the lifecycle of the mechanical scope from planning to execution and completion
- Review and develop mechanical systems to meet project and site specifications; review technical drawings for compliance
- Co-create maintenance philosophy for new equipment, including annual plans, KPIs, and shutdown/stop-day windows aligned to EAM
- Develop maintenance schedules and standards in SAP
- Client liaison with contractors, consultants, and internal teams
- Perform on-site inspections and provide technical support during installation
- Ensure optimal performance of all mechanical equipment; fulfil GMR 2.1 legal compliance duties
- Build budgets with Finance, set cost controls, and drive savings initiatives
- Lead root cause analysis and repair of mechanical failures to reduce downtime
- Oversee installation and commissioning of new mechanical equipment
- Plan and execute mechanical maintenance schedules for packing lines
2. Instrumentation Engineer - Twazabuka
Role Purpose: Manage and oversee the instrumentation and automation scope of work for Twazabuka.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the lifecycle of instrumentation and automation scope from planning to completion
- Review and develop instrument and automation systems to meet project and site standards
- Co-create maintenance philosophy for equipment to be installed at Twazabuka, aligned to EAM
- Design, install, and maintain instrumentation & control systems: sensors, transmitters, PLCs, SCADA
- Perform calibration and performance checks on all measuring devices in packing lines
- Develop and update instrumentation schematics and documentation for validation & compliance
- Diagnose and rectify instrumentation faults to minimize process interruptions
- Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance automation and data acquisition
- Monitor efficiency and effectiveness of electrical equipment; ensure legal compliance
- Maintain complete CMMS discipline and accurate BOMs; publish KPI dashboards
- Identify and stage off-crop/stop-day work; ensure materials, permits/LOTO, and commissioning systems are utilised
General Duties for Both Roles:
- Monitor and report KPIs and flag trends to the Finished Goods Manager
- Conduct on-the-job training and identify new training needs
- Monitor and manage team and individual performance daily against targets
- Drive reliability trade-offs using data to maximise output and quality at lowest risk and cost
- Run governance to Group Risk & Assurance standards and maintain evidence of compliance
- Track capital projects against economic assumptions and validate benefits post-implementation
- Promote and enforce ABFS policies: SHERQ & Food Safety, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)
- Establish and coach a problem-solving culture; lead cross-functional alignment across shifts
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications Required
Mechanical Engineer
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent; Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Member of EIZ; 3-5 years mechanical maintenance experience in high-speed packing or manufacturing environments; Familiarity with TPM methodologies; Qualifications verified by ZAQA
Instrumentation Engineer
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent; Degree in Electrical Engineering or B Tech in Electrical Engineering; Member of EIZ; Minimum 3-5 years in instrumentation maintenance for automated packing or processing plants; Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming & SCADA systems; Familiarity with ABF systems (SAP) is an advantage; Qualifications verified by ZAQA
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, professional registrations, and a valid ID or Passport in PDF as a single document for the attention of the HR Business Partner to careers@zamsugar.zm.
You must indicate the position applied for in the subject line.
Internal applicants must complete the Internal Application Form and obtain the necessary approvals before submission.
Closing Date: 19 May 2026
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
HEAD OFFICE
Zambia Sugar Plc, Nakambala Estate, P.O. Box 670240, Mazabuka, Zambia
Telephone: +260-21-3-230666 / 230696 / 231111
Mobile: +260-977640572/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Fax: +260-21-3-230116
Zambia Sugar Plc is an equal opportunity employer.