DRONE PILOT

About

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars, employing more than 9,000 employees. The company is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF). Tiwale – Grow together and positively impact people's lives.

Key Duties

• Plan and execute drone missions for precision agriculture, aerial applications, mapping, surveying, inspections, surveillance and geospatial data collection.
• Conduct agricultural drone operations by accurately applying crop protection products, fertilizers, seeds and other approved treatments according to prescribed requirements.
• Capture, verify and manage aerial data to support GIS analysis, operational monitoring, asset inspections and business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with aviation, safety, environmental and company standards while maintaining safe operations and effective risk management.
• Maintain drone operational readiness and performance through accurate record-keeping, routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Qualifications

• Diploma in GIS, Land Surveying or Agricultural Engineering, with GIS preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in GIS.
• Drone Pilot Certificate.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to: The HR Mill Head, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, P.O. Box 46, Dwangwa, Malawi.