HSE Optimization Manager

• Position: HSE Optimization Manager
• Org Unit : Health, Safety & Environment
• Reporting: HSE Head
• Location: Limbe
• Job Category: Permanent

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).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Embed best practices, minimum standards, policies, processes, tools, technology & enablers through capability development strategy.
• Deploy and configure HSE software systems for incident reporting, risk assessment, compliance management, and other HSE functions.
• Ensure Safety best practices and minimum standards/ processes are aligned with company, regulatory and legal requirements, are easily accessible and regularly updated on the Country, IIRMS platform and oversee compliance to such standards to meet the BU's strategic plan.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize HSE system workflows, enhance user experience, and align system capabilities with changing business needs.
• Advocate for and implement initiatives to promote employee well-being and prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.
• 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).

Job Requirements

• Relevant Degree in Safety / Risk Management, Engineering or related disciplines.
• 5-7 years management experience in a Manufacturing/Construction/Mining environment
• Ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Expertise in HSE Systems, with experience in developing HSE capabilities and programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce actionable insights..
• Good understanding of HSE processes, reporting requirements, and assurance frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong data analysis skills

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 Director, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, Private Bag 580, Limbe.

or E-mail: [email protected]

Closing date for receiving application letters is 21st October 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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