Crane Operator

Zambia Sugar Plc. is an ABF Group sugar company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.

Zambia Sugar carries out Off-Crop maintenance works in the Factory for a duration of up to four (4) months. The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following Off- Crop positions in the Manufacturing Department.

CRANE OPERATOR x 2
The position reports to the Supervisory Artisan. The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting maintenance to achieve maximum plant availability and equipment capacity, ensuring compliance to minimum operating standards and/ or work instructions.

Key Performance Areas

• Support maintenance to achieve maximum plant availability and equipment capacity, ensuring compliance to minimum operating standards and/ or work instructions.
• Ensure workshop and plant housekeeping is in line with the 5S standard and show that no job is complete until the work area is cleaned, and all safety equipment is reinstated
• Check the cranes for defects and report to Supervisor.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds, platforms, chairs and ladders and assist with work in elevated positions.
• Arrange chain blocks or tirfor, chain puller at any heavy task and manually work the chain block or puller to lift or pull such materials and place them in position as required by Rigger.
• On stop days under the supervision of Rigger, assist Fitters in stripping and re-assembling of heavy equipment and Boilermakers/Welders to move welding machines and equipment within the factory areas.
• Ensures that all rigging equipment are put away safely at the tool shed and lock up daily.
• Assist with stripping and assembly of mills and other heavy machinery.
• Lift, move and install machinery up to 18 tons with cranes, chain blocks, tirfors, and winches.
• Greases overhead crane, winch wires, Hilo off-loaders. Visually check bolts on cranes and tighten loose bolts.
• Drive and operate all overhead cranes.
• Ensure the Job Plan / Checklist on the WO is diligently followed as per the work-order tasks. Provide feedback in terms of quality and improvement to Job Plans
• Contribute to the RCA process.
• Promote a culture of consistently assessing risks and drive continuous improvement throughout operations
• Adhere to and promote SHERQ & Food Safety standards
• Promote and adhere to ABF’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Must have a Certificate of Competence in Mobile Crane Operations from a recognised training Institution
• Must have a valid Crane Operating Permit from an authorised government institution
• Must have a minimum of a Class C manual driver’s license
• 2+ years post experience in a heavy industry environment in a similar role
• Mechanical fitting experience is an added advantage

Should you be interested in applying for any of these roles, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner Email: careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – CRANE OPERATOR” in the subject line.

All internal employees are required to complete the Internal Application Form and obtain relevant signatures when applying for vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 4th September 2026.

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.