Kawambwa Sugar Limited
Kawambwa Sugar Limited

Sr. Manager-Electrical (Sugar & Power)

Lusaka

Full-Time

Senior Level

Bachelor's Degree

Posted 8 days ago

Due in 7 days (7 Aug)

Engineering

Role Summary:

The head of the electrical department, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of power within the sugar plant and the co-generation power plant (export).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Power Generation: Oversee the operation and synchronization of Turbo Generators (TGs) with the state/national grid.
  • Protection Systems: Manage the maintenance of complex protection relays, circuit breakers, and switchgear (HT/LT).
  • Load Management: Balance the electrical load between factory consumption and export to the grid.
  • Project Management: Lead electrical capital projects (e.g., new turbine installation, capacitor bank upgrades).
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with Grid Codes, IE Rules, and statutory electrical safety regulations.
  • Team Management: Lead a team of Assistant Managers, Engineers, and Technicians.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems major preferred).
  • 18-20 years of experience in a 30+ MW co-generation plant.
  • Proven experience in Grid Synchronization and ABB/Siemens DCS systems.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are required to submit a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) combined into a single document.

The subject line of the mail should read:

Manager Electrical (HOD) – (Full Name of applicant).

Applicants must strictly follow these instructions.

Applications must be submitted no later than 7th August 2026 at 17:00 hrs

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply by emailing: careers@kawambwa-sugar.com