Job Details

Job Description

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.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position of Transporter Payments Administrator in the Supply Chain Department based at Nakambala.

TRANSPORTER PAYMENTS ADMINISTRATOR x 1 – FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The position reports to the Transport and Distribution Specialist.

Key Performance Areas

• Support implementation of the Illovo Outbound Logistics Way and related standards to optimise Outbound Logistics services.
• Support positive relationships with suppliers, as well as continued supplier performance through effective control of payments.
• Support in-Country commercialization.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and customer centricity.
• Support embedding of best practices, minimum standards, policies, processes, tools, technology and enablers through the Illovo Outbound Logistics and Sales Way and capability development strategy.
• Reconcile PODs and update daily into SAP to ensure no delays in transporter payments.
• Check and reconcile supplier statements / invoices / accompanying documentation against the rates schedule, service and performance, and confirm payments due.
• Flag and escalate any discrepancies on PODs / invoices / statements.
• Generate online PR requisitions and PR when the initial payment process begins and submit invoices timeously to Finance.
• Follow up with Finance on payments completed to ensure compliance with payment agreements and maintain supplier relationships and service.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in Order to Cash processes and customer service delivery.
• Promote and adhere to ABF Sugar’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
• Execute any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Advanced Certificate / Diploma in Administration / Finance
• Preferably 3 years’ experience in a finance administrative role, with experience in creditors / debtors and the ability to perform financial reconciliations preferable.
• Knowledge of accounting packages.
• Strong numeric ability with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to use Excel and Transport Management Systems; communication skills; methodical with good time management.
• All academic qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner

Email:  [email protected] indicating “Application – Transporter Payments Administrator” in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 5th September 2025.

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.