Kilombero Sugar Company Limited (KSCL) has announced new job vacancies in Tanzania for November 2026, offering employment opportunities for qualified candidates in electrical maintenance, laboratory analysis, and instrumentation engineering. The available positions include Electrical Maintenance Worker, Laboratory Analyst, and Maintenance Foreman – Instrumentations. Interested applicants with the required academic qualifications and relevant working experience are encouraged to submit their applications before the respective deadlines of 10th and 12th November 2026.
What Are the Available Job Vacancies at Kilombero Sugar Company in November 2026?
Kilombero Sugar Company has announced the following three employment opportunities:
| No. | Job Position | Qualifications | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Maintenance Worker | Minimum NTA Level 2 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; 3 years’ experience | Not specified in the advert |
| 2 | Laboratory Analyst | Certificate or Diploma in Laboratory Science or equivalent; 1 year of experience | 10 November 2026 |
| 3 | Maintenance Foreman – Instrumentations | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent; relevant experience | 12 November 2026 |
1. Electrical Maintenance Worker (1 Position)
What Is the Job Profile of an Electrical Maintenance Worker?
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
The role involves troubleshooting electrical problems, conducting routine maintenance, and upgrading electrical systems to ensure efficient and safe operations.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Ensure electrical systems and equipment operate efficiently and safely.
- Provide technical support and guidance to other team members and departments.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to identify and solve electrical problems.
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring, circuit breakers, drives, transformers, and other electrical components.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks and preventive maintenance activities.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical breakdowns using appropriate testing devices and tools.
- Repair or replace faulty electrical components and wiring while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Stay updated on electrical technologies and industry developments.
- Participate in ensuring the proper operation of the backup UPS system.
- Ensure the safety of people and machines.
- Report defects in electrical equipment.
- Adhere to Illovo safety standards and company values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Qualifications Are Required?
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Minimum NTA Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical circuits, including reading and interpreting circuit diagrams.
- Ability to trace and rectify electrical faults.
- Minimum of three years of relevant working experience.
What Skills Are Required?
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Understanding of basic industrial electrical systems.
- Good communication skills.
- Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance abilities.
2. Laboratory Analyst
What Is the Role of a Laboratory Analyst?
The Laboratory Analyst will be responsible for analysing boiler water, water treatment samples, and water tower samples in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
The successful candidate will help ensure accurate laboratory results, proper chemical usage, equipment performance, and compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Analysing boiler water, water treatment, and water tower samples according to laboratory manual procedures.
- Ensuring the correct reagents and chemicals are used for specific laboratory samples.
- Reporting expired reagents and chemicals to the Laboratory Technician.
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting results to the Laboratory Technician.
- Recording results outside the specified operating range on non-conformance sheets.
- Raising incident reports where necessary.
- Maintaining good housekeeping at the laboratory station.
- Inspecting laboratory instruments and reporting any damage observed.
- Taking reasonable care of personal health and safety and that of others.
- Reporting incidents, injuries, and environmental concerns.
- Performing duties with awareness of pollution prevention.
- Ensuring proper handover at the end of each working shift.
What Qualifications Are Required?
Interested applicants should possess:
- A Certificate or Diploma in Laboratory Science or an equivalent Laboratory Assistant Course.
- A minimum of one year’s experience in a similar position.
- Experience in sugar laboratory procedures will be an added advantage.
What Skills Are Required?
Applicants should have:
- Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to interpret data analysis results.
- Knowledge and skills in checking laboratory instrument performance.
What Are the Terms of Employment?
The successful candidate will be employed on a permanent contract.
Application Deadline: 10th November 2026.
3. Maintenance Foreman – Instrumentations (Readvertised)
What Is the Purpose of This Position?
The Maintenance Foreman – Instrumentations will be responsible for planning and supervising daily work activities and the performance of team members.
The successful candidate will organize work schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure that maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently to achieve company objectives.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Work with teams to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and off-crop shutdown targets.
- Ensure maintenance tasks are prioritized and planned systematically and cost-effectively.
- Ensure optimal performance of instrumentation equipment and plant control systems.
- Provide control system support to maintenance teams.
- Support repairs to critical equipment and control system upgrades.
- Address production losses caused by inefficient engineering systems.
- Maintain control systems, power distribution systems, instrumentation layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Collaborate with contractors and technicians to ensure installations meet design specifications and safety standards.
- Prepare reports on equipment performance, maintenance activities, and project progress.
- Ensure equipment, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Work Orders (WOs) information is accurately captured and managed in SAP.
- Ensure employees and contractors understand and follow safe working practices.
- Provide teams with the necessary tools and equipment.
- Manage equipment, tools, spare parts, and other resources throughout the production line.
- Contribute to operational and off-crop maintenance budgets.
- Monitor individual and team performance against established targets.
- Promote continuous improvement and effective maintenance practices.
- Conduct benchmarking exercises to identify engineering best practices.
- Ensure compliance with statutory risk requirements.
- Maintain effective working relationships with maintenance and engineering service providers.
- Identify and monitor KPIs and report performance deviations.
- Promote and follow Illovo policies and procedures, including SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption requirements.
What Qualifications and Experience Are Required?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in control and instrumentation.
- Experience in power generation will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement.
- At least two years of experience in a supervisory role.
What Skills Are Required?
Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to supervise maintenance teams effectively.
What Are the Terms of Employment?
The successful candidate will be employed on a permanent contract.
Application Deadline: 12th November 2026.
How Can You Apply for Kilombero Sugar Company Jobs in November 2026?
All interested candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements are encouraged to apply through the official Kilombero Sugar Company recruitment platform.
To submit your application:
- Visit the official Kilombero Sugar Company website.
- Navigate to the careers or job vacancies section.
- Identify the position you wish to apply for.
- Carefully read the job requirements and application instructions.
- Prepare your updated CV and relevant academic and professional documents.
- Complete the application process as instructed on the recruitment portal.
- Submit your application before the relevant deadline.
Official Application Website: https://www.kilomberosugar.co.tz/
Current Openings
- Laboratory Analyst
- Maintenance Foreman-Instrumentations (Readvertised)
- Electrical Maintenance Worker (1 Position)
- Snr Maintenance Worker -Welder (2 Positions)
- Warehouse Supervisor (3 Positions)
- Forklift Operator (1 Position)
- Tally Clerk (3 Positions)
- Snr Maintenance Worker – Instrumentation
- Grower Support Offficer
Applicants should ensure that all information provided is accurate and that their qualifications match the requirements of the advertised position.
What Should Applicants Know Before Applying?
- Electrical Maintenance Worker applicants should have at least NTA Level 2 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering and three years of experience.
- Laboratory Analyst applicants must possess a relevant Certificate or Diploma and at least one year of experience.
- Maintenance Foreman – Instrumentations applicants must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and the required supervisory and industrial experience.
- The Laboratory Analyst and Maintenance Foreman positions are offered on permanent contracts.
- Women and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the Maintenance Foreman position.
