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FACTORY OPTIMISATION ENGINEER

Zambia Sugar PLC Mazabuka, Southern, Zambia

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Employer and vacancy source: Zambia Sugar PLC

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  • EmployerZambia Sugar PLC
  • LocationMazabuka, Southern, Zambia
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Zambia Sugar PLC
Location
Mazabuka, Southern, Zambia
Posted
May 5, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Engineering & Construction
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

Website Zambia Sugar PLC

Job description

Factory Optimisation Engineer Jobs in Mazabuka – Electrical Discipline

Zambia Sugar Plc, a leading sugar producer in Zambia and part of the ABF Group, is seeking a qualified and experienced factory optimisation engineer to join its Manufacturing Department based at Nakambala, Mazabuka, Southern Province. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company’s mission by enhancing production reliability, performance, quality, and cost-efficiency.

About Zambia Sugar Plc

Zambia Sugar Plc specializes in the cultivation of sugar cane and the production and marketing of sugar and related downstream products. As the largest sugar producer in Zambia, the company is committed to operational excellence and sustainable growth within the sugar industry.

Role Overview: Factory Optimisation Engineer – Electrical

Reporting to the Factory Optimisation Engineer, the successful candidate will develop and implement medium- and long-term optimisation strategies for electrical engineering systems. This role focuses on improving production reliability, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality through innovative engineering solutions and rigorous analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop initiatives to deliver products at cost and quality levels that maximize profitability.
  • Audit and analyze maintenance systems and processes to identify engineering inefficiencies and opportunities for reliability improvements.
  • Create and monitor engineering maintenance and support plans beyond scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Minimize production losses by optimizing the performance of engineering systems.
  • Conduct benchmarking exercises internally and externally to identify maintenance best practices in collaboration with the Group Specialization Team.
  • Recommend sustainable improvements to engineering systems and provide expert advice on maintenance challenges.
  • Perform root cause analysis of recurring issues with support from group engineers.
  • Develop preventative and preemptive maintenance initiatives utilizing CMMS and data analytics to reduce downtime and costs.
  • Build a strong technical team through coaching, mentoring, and training focused on optimisation.
  • Coordinate sharing of best practices, frameworks, and standards across entities and with Head Office.
  • Foster collaboration with group counterparts to introduce innovative optimisation solutions.
  • Maintain effective relationships with maintenance and engineering service providers.
  • Ensure technical standards and specifications are upheld and address deviations promptly.
  • Oversee onsite engineering drawing services to guarantee compliance with Group best practices.
  • Identify and monitor key performance indicators to track operational effectiveness.
  • Adhere to company policies including SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption regulations.

Candidate Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Engineering Degree in Electrical or related discipline, with additional technical development preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environments, with sound knowledge of factory operations.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities.
  • Proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
  • Strong understanding of business processes and data systems, including SAP4HANA.
  • Membership in the Engineering Institute of Zambia is required.
  • Applicants must provide certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

How to Apply for Factory Optimisation Engineer Jobs in Mazabuka

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, professional registrations, and a valid ID or Passport. Please address your application to the HR Business Partner via email at
careers@zamsugar.zm, indicating “Application – Factory Optimization Engineer – Electrical” in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 12th May 2026. Applicants should note that pre-employment checks including qualification verification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

If you do not receive a response within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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