Job Vacancies at Kilombero Sugar Company June 2026, Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is among the largest sugar producers in Tanzania and continues to expand its operations while creating employment opportunities for Tanzanians. The company emphasizes safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and professional development, making it an attractive employer for job seekers across the country.
1: Maintenance Worker – Mechanical
Job Purpose
To repair company vehicles, trailers, implements farm machinery and mobile irrigation pumps to agreed set standards by using hand tools, manuals and other workshop equipment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
· Carries out repairs to company vehicles/farm machinery, trailers, implements etc. according to repair specifications.
· Conducting preventive maintenance/alternate service to company vehicles/farm machinery, trailer, implement, etc. according to manufacturer’s specifications.
· Carries out vehicle test and report any fault/findings to LDV & TRUCK Maintenance Foreman.
· Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
· Perform all tasks with “awareness” towards the prevention of any forms of pollution to the surrounding and environment.
· Ensures that all operations are carried out as per the ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System at Kilombero Sugar to achieve the quality standards.
· Maintains a clean working environment with proper housekeeping.
Must have skills
Pneumatic & Hydraulics Auto Mechanics Skills
Qualifications
Job Qualification and Experience
· Trade Test Grade II in Automotive Mechanics
· Ordinary Level Certificate
· 1-2 years’ experience as a Mechanics in related environment
2: Sample Collector
Job Profile
The responsible candidates will be responsible to collect, preserve, and deliver representative samples of raw materials, in-process products, final products, and environmental matrices for laboratory analysis.
Specific Job responsibilities.
· General laboratory housekeeping i.e. cleaning glassware, windows and doors
· Collect grab, composite, or continuous samples from specified sampling points using validated techniques.
· Preserve, store, and transport samples under the correct conditions (e.g., temperature control, acid preservation) to avoid degradation.
· Label samples clearly with all required metadata: date, time, location, sample ID, collector initials, etc.
· Clean and maintain sampling tools, bottles, and containers to avoid contamination.
· Document all sampling activities in logbooks, forms, or digital systems (LIMS, spreadsheets) accurately and promptly.
· Follow all SOPs, quality procedures, and chain-of-custody requirements for sample handling.
· Prepare sampling kits and ensure sufficient stock of containers, coolers, and preservatives.
· Conduct field checks (e.g., pH, conductivity, temperature) where applicable, using portable instruments.
· Support routine calibration and verification of field equipment to ensure sampling data integrity.
· Cleaning nosing room and nosing glassware
· Storing of retention samples in the retention storeroom
· Ensure laboratory benches and lab cupboard are clean at all time
· Follow proper way procedure as informed in Quality Control Standard Operation Procedure
· Perform non-routine sample when required.
. Carries out any other duties relating to the laboratory
Must have skills
Compter Skills Good communicaton and team work skills
Job Qualifications
· Advanced Level Education/Ordinary Level Education.
· Level one lab assistance will be an added advantage.
· 1+ years of experience in a laboratory environment, especially in sampling, testing, or quality control within a manufacturing setting.
3: Maintenance worker- E&I
Job Profile
The successful candidate will be responsible to assist in supporting the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment by performing electrical and instrumentation maintenance, inspections, calibrations, repairs, and ensuring system integrity and reliability while minimizing downtime and adhering to safety standards
· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems (e.g., motors, MCCs, lighting, cables) and instruments (e.g., sensors, switches, transmitters).
· Calibrate field instruments and verify control loops in accordance with schedules and procedures.
· Assist in the troubleshooting of faults in PLC panels, junction boxes, and signal wiring.
· Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams to guide installations and repairs.
· Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and other safety procedures during work execution.
· Record all work performed in maintenance logs or computerized systems (e.g., CMMS).
· Support shutdown and startup activities by preparing equipment and restoring systems after maintenance.
· Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
· Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
· Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
· If any situation that is non- conforming to required standards, unsafe, or unhealthy, or anything that threatens to impact on the environment comes to your attention, report this to your superior using the existing incident report system.
· If you are involved in any incident that may affect your health or which has caused an injury to you, or impacted on the environment, report such incident to your superior not later than the end of the shift during which the incident occurred.
· Perform all tasks with “awareness” towards the prevention of any forms of pollution to the surrounding and environment.
· You are hereby informed that, under the OHS Act, you are prohibited from intentionally or recklessly interfering with or misusing anything that is provided in the interest of health, safety and environment.
· Maintain proper housekeeping within your area of responsibility.
· Propose improvements to work processes when appropriate, and discuss any suggested changes with your supervisor before implementation.
· Ensure the integrity and reliability of all electrical systems, field instruments, and control circuits through hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance.
· Minimize equipment downtime and contribute to a safe working environment by adhering to technical standards and safety procedures
Must have skills
Computer skills coordination and communication skills
Job Qualification
· Minimum NTA level 2 /equivalent in Electrical/Instrumentation from a recognized Institution.
· Basic knowledge in electrical, electronics, pneumatic circuits reading and interpreting, faults tracing and rectification
· 1-2 years in plant maintenance, industrial electrical systems, or instrumentation
4: Finance Business Partner
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with the relevant function to understand, interpret and translate the function’s strategies in terms of financial cost drivers and value opportunities. The role is also accountable for producing accurate, relevant, and timeous management reporting for the function.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure finance is at the heart of the decision-making process, bringing rigour to the evaluation and implementation of value-enhancing decisions.
Bring financial understanding to a business decision by ensuring alternatives are thoroughly evaluated and the optimum decision taken; use appropriate business tools to support decision-making.
Focus on streamlining processes and evolving reporting to suit the specific requirements of the business over time.
Prepare business cases (IRR) and analyses for all capex projects to ensure viability and subsequent realization of envisaged benefits.
Manage strategic discussions with internal customers to make sure that their needs are met, and key pain points are addressed.
Accountable for timely and accurate P&L forecasting and budgeting including causals and analysis for your function.
Accountable for accurate, timely and insightful management reporting in a standardized format; done quarterly for estimates; and annually for budget.
Develop a good understanding of the cost drivers and identify opportunities for optimizing profitability and managing costs down.
Formulate and manage Service Level Agreements with required stakeholders.
Liaise with budget holders with regards to estimates and other changes and ensure major variances are investigated and propose appropriate corrective actions.
Manage the work of Financial Planners and support their career development.
Must have skills
Strong Leadership Skills
Management Skills
Strong Business Analysis Skills
Exceptional Accounting and Reporting Skills Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills
Qualifications
Job Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent
ACCA, CPA(T) Certification or equivalent
Minimum 5 years relevant working experience
5: Miantenance worker-Mechanical
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible to ensures mechanical systems and equipment operate safely and reliably by performing inspections, repairs, and maintenance, helping prevent breakdowns and support organizational productivity
Specific Duties and Responsibilities.
· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, seals, piping, belts, and valves.
· Inspect and diagnose faults in rotating and static mechanical equipment using visual checks and hand tools.
· Dismantle, repair, reassemble, and test mechanical components as per technical drawings and procedures.
· Lubricate machinery, align shafts and couplings, replace worn parts, and conduct mechanical adjustments.
· Use manual and powered tools safely and correctly (e.g., torque wrenches, grinders, welding tools, hydraulic pullers).
· Record completed work in logs or maintenance systems with clear notes on root cause and actions taken.
· Assist in plant shutdown/startup activities and planned overhauls by preparing and restoring mechanical equipment.
· Adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hot work permit procedures while performing mechanical jobs.
· Ensure all tasks are being performed correctly.
· Performs all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
· Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
· Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Must have skills
Computer skills Communication Skills
Qualifications
Qualifications And Experience.
Basic Technician Certificate or Trade Test Grade I/II in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
1-2 years in practical experience in maintenance work in a chemical manufacturing facility, preferably, a distillery will be added value
Literacy and numeracy knowledge
Knowledge of Machine maintenance and repair
Safety procedures
Pumps and the operation there-of
High pressure vessel maintenance & Statutory
Basic Electrical and Instrumentation
Computer literacy
Fluent in speaking/reading/writing in English
Troubleshooting skills
Co-ordination and communication skills
Repair and overhaul of all Mechanical equipment
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