Industrial Relations Specialist

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).

POSITION: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Location: Dwangwa

Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide specialist advice and support on industrial and employee relations matters at site level.
• Support the consistent application of employee relations policies, procedures and labour legislation.
• Promote constructive employee relations practices that support labour stability and organisational performance.
• Provide technical guidance on disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and dispute management processes.
• Act as the IR representative in complex disciplinary, grievance and dispute matters where specialist support is required.
• Support managers with investigations, hearings, evidence preparation, sanctions and appeal processes.
• Interpret labour legislation, Industrial Relations Court rulings, collective agreements and company policies.
• Provide guidance on the application of employment policies and disciplinary procedures.
• Act as the site contact point for unions and recognised employee representatives.
• Support preparation for union meetings, consultations, dispute engagements and employee forums.
• Conduct or support investigations into misconduct, workplace concerns and employee relations matters.
• Build manager capability through coaching and guidance on discipline, grievance handling, labour legislation and employee relations practices.
• Promoting and adhering to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competitive Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Law, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial relations, employee relations, labour law, union engagement, disciplinary management or dispute resolution.
• Strong practical experience working with the Industrial Relations Court, labour disputes, dismissals, arbitration or employment litigation processes.

How to Apply
Please send your application letters together with detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:
Site People & Performance Head,
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc,
P.O Box 46,
Dwangwa.
E-mail: [email protected]
Closing date for receiving application letters is 7th November 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.

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