Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd (Illovo) is Africa’s largest sugar producer and has extensive agricultural operations in six southern African countries, manufacturing sugar from cane supplied by its own agricultural operations and independent. 

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Illovo Sugar Africa

Paul Kenward

Muzi Siyaya

André Lubbe

Oswald Magwenzi

Johan Swartz

Lekani Katandula

Mandy Venters

Andy Nicholson

The Finance and Accounting Team at Illovo Sugar Africa oversees financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support business strategy and operations across the company's extensive agricultural and manufacturing functions. This includes managing financial reporting, compliance, tax planning, asset management, and implementation of financial systems like SAP S4 HANA. They ensure accurate financial records, strategic financial planning, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency to aid in the maximization of profitability and sustainable growth.

Finance and Accounting Team

The Sales and Commercial Team at Illovo Sugar Africa is responsible for driving revenue generation and commercial strategy. They oversee sales operations, planning, and performance across various regions, manage key accounts and trade marketing, and handle procurement and contracts. Their efforts ensure optimized supply chain logistics, market penetration, and sustained customer relationships, supporting Illovo's position as Africa's largest sugar producer.

Sales and Commercial Team

The Procurement and Logistics Team at Illovo Sugar Africa oversees the sourcing of materials and services, manages supplier relationships, and ensures the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of sugar and related products. They optimize procurement processes, handle logistics operations including exports and ocean freight, and ensure warehouse efficiency to support the company's extensive agricultural and manufacturing activities across six southern African countries.

Procurement And Logistics Team

The Human Resources team at Illovo Sugar Africa is responsible for managing the recruitment process, including sourcing and hiring talent for various operations. The team also handles employee training and development to ensure continuous skill enhancement. Additionally, they oversee HR administration and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and supporting overall employee well-being and performance.

Human Resources

The Risk and Compliance Team at Illovo Sugar Africa is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks across the company's operations. The team ensures adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards, safeguards IT systems, manages health, safety, and environmental risks, and maintains high-quality and food safety standards to protect both the company's assets and its stakeholder interests.

Risk and Compliance Team

The Leadership Team at Illovo Sugar Africa is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the operational performance of the company across its various agricultural initiatives in southern Africa. Comprised of senior executives and country managing directors, the team focuses on driving growth, ensuring sustainable practices, and enhancing production efficiency within the sugar industry. Their collaborative leadership fosters innovation and adapts to market dynamics, ensuring Illovo remains a leader in sugar production.

Illovo Sugar Africa

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Teams

Finance and Accounting Team

Sales and Commercial Team

Procurement And Logistics Team

Human Resources

Risk and Compliance Team

Leadership Team

Offices

Illovo Sugar Africa

Org chart

Teams

Finance and Accounting Team

Sales and Commercial Team

Procurement And Logistics Team

Human Resources

Risk and Compliance Team

Leadership Team

Offices

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