Drone Pilot

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

• Employer: Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
• Category: Agriculture
• Closing Date: 2026-11-03

• 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, always maintaining safe operations and effective risk management.
• Maintain drone operational readiness and performance through accurate record-keeping, routine inspections & preventive maintenance.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competitive Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Diploma in GIS / Land Surveying / Agricultural Engineering (GIS preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years experience with GIS.
• Drone Pilot Certificate

Apply by email: [email protected]
Address: The HR Mill head, Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, P.O. Box 46, Dwangwa