
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