CanePro Administrator

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).

Job summary

The CanePro Administrator will administer and maintain the CanePro system, coordinate agricultural data capture, maintain data quality and provide first-line system support to users. The role will also support agricultural reporting, analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Duties and responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the CanePro system, including user access, system configurations and agricultural master data, to ensure accurate and reliable operations.
• Coordinate and oversee agricultural data capture activities, ensuring information is processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Monitor and drive data quality through validation checks, reconciliations and corrective actions to maintain the integrity of agricultural records.
• Maintain and update agricultural master data, ensuring all changes are properly authorised, documented and auditable.
• Provide first-line system support and guidance to users, including training, troubleshooting and the development of user procedures.
• Support agricultural reporting and analytics by ensuring accurate data is available for dashboards, forecasting, performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Requirements

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Agriculture, Data Management, Business Information Technology, Statistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years’ experience in systems administration, agricultural data management, ERP support, database support, data-capture operations or management information.

How to apply

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

The Site People and Performance Head
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc
P.O. Box 46
Dwangwa
Email: [email protected]

Clearly indicate the position you are applying for. The closing date for applications is 19 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.