Handyman Refrigeration

• Org Unit: Estate Support Service
• Reports to: Electrical Foreman
• Job Category: Fixed Term Contract
• Closing date: 17th November 2026

About Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc

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 plc (ABF).

Key responsibilities

• Install refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance by conducting routine refrigeration and air-conditioning system inspections, cleaning, lubrication, filter replacement, and equipment servicing to ensure efficient operation and prevent breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair faults by troubleshooting refrigeration and air-conditioning system problems using testing instruments and repair or replace defective components.
• Check operating pressures, temperatures, and energy consumption to ensure systems are functioning efficiently and within design parameters.
• Repair or replace compressors, motors, thermostats, valves, and control devices.
• Maintain service records and prepare maintenance reports.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and carry out corrective maintenance.
• 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).

Qualifications and experience

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Malawi Tevet certificate level 2 or National Trade Test Grade 1 and Malawi Craft Certificate in Refrigeration and air conditioning
• Must have a minimum of 2 years work experience.

How to apply

Please send your application letters together with detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

The Human Resource Mill Head, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, Private Bag 50, Blantyre, or through email: [email protected]

Closing date for receiving application letters is 17th November 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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