Talent Management Officer – Nchalo Estate

Org unit: People & Performance
Reports to: Learning & Development Specialist
Job grade: Front Line Manager

About Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country’s leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars, employing more than 9,000 employees. It is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Duties and responsibilities
• Implement enterprise talent management, performance management, succession planning, employee development and employee value proposition initiatives at estate level, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while supporting workforce capability and business performance.
• Coordinate site talent pipeline programmes, including graduate, trainee, apprenticeship and other early career initiatives, to support the development of critical and scarce skills.
• Support the implementation of talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, performance management and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring consistent application of talent standards and processes across the estate.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning & Development Specialist, Site People & Performance Head, functional leaders and line managers to identify talent gaps, track development progress, drive completion of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and translate talent initiatives into operational capability.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Talent Management Lead, providing accurate talent data, insights and workforce intelligence to support succession planning, workforce planning and business continuity.
• 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Learning & Development, Business Administration, Organisational Development or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or training in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Assessment, Coaching, Human Resources or related fields is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organisational Development or related people practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting talent reviews, succession planning, performance management processes, graduate programmes, or leadership development initiatives.

How to apply
Please send your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:
The HR Mill Head,
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc,
Private Bag 50,
Blantyre.
Or by email: [email protected]

The closing date for receiving application letters is 7 November 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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

SUGAR IS OUR BUSINESS BUT PEOPLE ARE OUR SWEETEST ASSETS.