Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Group sugar company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugarcane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.
Zambia Sugar carries out Off-Crop maintenance works in the Factory for a duration of up to four (4) months. The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following Off-Crop positions in the Manufacturing Department.
ARTISAN BOILERMAKER x 5 - OFFCROP
MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT (NAKAMBALA)
These positions report to the Lead Artisans – Construction Fabrication. The successful candidates will be responsible for fabricating and installing maintenance structures such as chutes, tanks, carriers, conveyors etc.
Key Performance Areas
- Use the welding machine to carry out spot, butt and tuck welding prior to full assembly.
- Use oxy-acetylene equipment proficiently in all cutting positions for pre – assembly.
- Read and interpret technical drawings for structural works and assembly.
- Use pedestal drilling, adjustable speed drilling machine, centre punch, hammer and adjustable wrench.
- Use the pedestal and off-hand grinding machines.
- Ensure that all defects identified during specific route/machine inspections are documented on the checklist feedback with immediate action plan to mitigate significant risks for closure.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the condition of oxy-acetylene equipment on a continuous basis and take responsibility for failures resulting from inadequate equipment specific inspection.
- Ensure the Job Plan / Checklist on the WO is diligently followed as per the work-order tasks.
- Contribute to the RCA process in your section possessing a positive mind set and elimination of failure.
- Execute work for stop day, shut-down and off-crop maintenance activities on the plant equipment and carry out the maintenance timeously without delay to production.
- Execute work for stop day, shut-down and off-crop maintenance activities on the plant equipment and carry out the maintenance timeously without delay to production.
- Identify personal learning and development needs and coach and mentor other maintenance workers.
- Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.
- Promote and adhere to ABF’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
Minimum specifications / Requirements areas
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication/Welding
- Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia
- At least 2 years post experience in a robust plant environment
- At least 2 years in the Sugar industry will be an added advantage.
Should you be interested in applying for any of these roles, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner
Email: careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – (name of position)” in the subject line.
Closing date for applications is 30th September 2025.
Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.
Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
