Zambia Sugar Plc. is a subsidiary of Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd Group and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Factory Strategic Portfolio Manager in the Manufacturing Department:

POSITION: FACTORY STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO MANAGER E1 x1 – SENIOR MANAGEMENT

The position reports to the Manufacturing Head. The successful candidate will be responsible for Overseeing and drive the execution of the approved Nakambala Factory Strategic Portfolio.

KEY PERFORMANCE E AREAS

• Provide oversight & support the execution of non-core capital projects through identifying. generating the business case, motivating, planning, and managing implementation of capital projects, ensuring required outcomes are delivered on time.
• Plan, structure and lead the execution of site improvement projects in-Country using appropriate processes and tools
• Contribute to sequencing and prioritization of projects in the Factory Strategic Portfolio to ensure alignment to Factory Strategic objectives in current strategy cycle
• Develop in-house project management capability through on-the-job coaching and mentoring of in-house project resources
• Coordinate development of scope of work, request for quotations, tender evaluations, and adjudications of projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, and ensure that all contractors meet SLAS
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Monitor procurement and escalate roadblocks to management to prevent delays
• Measure and report on project performance and expenditure against project budgets using appropriate tools and techniques
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis, and ensure capital projects are aligned with the Costrac system
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared and communicated to management and the corporate head office capital
• Identify areas of best practice and drive continuous improvement across the sites and develop and implement systems, processes, procedures, and standards as required.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation incl. selection of project leads and holding leads to account on project deliverables
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Evaluate the work standards and sign off all projects to the original BOQ and agreed project standards as per the contract
• Ensure all projects are fully integrated into operations and maintenance systems through effective handover
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERO, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
• Develop and manage contracts relevant to the execution portfolio using, amongst others, FIDIC contracts.
• Manage projects from concept to execution using the appropriate Illovo/AB Sugar methodology and execution procedures
• Co-ordination of, and input into design and HAZOP processes, to ensure that projects delivered are able to realize their intended value.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/C&I Engineering
• 10 years’ experience in manufacturing
• 5+ years in large scale project
• Familiarity with Costrac or similar would be an advantage
• FIDIC contract management experience
• Experience in Project management capability building through mentorship