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Head of Engineering

Shugulika Africa Limited

Job Location:

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 8years

Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Our client a leading agribusiness organization is seeking a highly experienced Head of Engineering to lead the planning execution and maintenance of large-scale agricultural infrastructure and farm development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing engineering operations across construction irrigation utilities farm facilities automation systems and asset management while ensuring projects are delivered safely on time within budget and in compliance with regulatory and ESG standards. This role requires a strategic and hands-on engineering leader with extensive experience managing multidisciplinary projects and technical teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead the planning design execution and delivery of agricultural infrastructure and farm development projects.

Oversee the construction and development of farm infrastructure internal roads bridges irrigation systems drainage networks utilities operational facilities housing and support infrastructure.

Manage multidisciplinary engineering functions including civil mechanical electrical plumbing automation instrumentation and architectural works.

Develop detailed project execution plans engineering designs project schedules budgets and resource allocation strategies.

Ensure projects are completed on time within approved scope budget and quality standards.

Monitor project progress against established milestones and implement corrective actions to address delays or cost overruns.

Collaborate closely with procurement teams to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of materials equipment and services.

Work with finance teams to manage project budgets cost controls payment schedules and CAPEX reporting.

Coordinate with HR and legal departments to support workforce planning contractor engagement permits approvals and regulatory compliance.

Manage contractors consultants suppliers and service providers to ensure contractual obligations and performance standards are met.

Establish and enforce engineering standards quality assurance procedures and technical specifications across all projects.

Ensure compliance with Tanzanian construction regulations environmental requirements safety standards and statutory approvals.

Liaise with government authorities regulatory agencies consultants and external stakeholders regarding project approvals and compliance matters.

Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for farm infrastructure equipment utilities and operational assets.

Drive automation mechanization instrumentation and technology adoption initiatives to improve operational efficiency and asset reliability.

Lead the implementation of modern irrigation control systems monitoring technologies and precision agriculture infrastructure.

Establish risk management frameworks to identify assess and mitigate engineering operational and project-related risks.

Promote a strong culture of health safety environmental compliance and sustainability throughout all engineering activities.

Lead mentor and develop engineering and project management teams to drive performance succession planning and continuous improvement.

Prepare regular project risk quality budget and performance reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Agricultural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering Management Project Management Business Administration or a related field is highly preferred.

Professional certifications in Project Management Engineering Management PMP PRINCE2 or Six Sigma will be an added advantage.

Minimum 1520 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure agricultural industrial construction or engineering projects.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex capital projects from planning through commissioning.

Strong expertise in irrigation systems drainage networks utilities infrastructure development and agricultural engineering projects.

Experience managing CAPEX budgets project scheduling contractor performance and cost control programs.

Knowledge of automation systems instrumentation mechanization technologies and digital transformation initiatives.

Strong understanding of quality assurance quality control engineering standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Demonstrated experience in asset management preventive maintenance programs and operational reliability improvement.

Familiarity with engineering design software project management systems and reporting tools.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical functions.

Excellent leadership problem-solving communication negotiation and decision-making skills.

Experience working in large-scale agribusiness plantation infrastructure construction or industrial environments is highly desirable.

Willingness to travel extensively across project locations as required.

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management or related field. Customs Certification (ITA or equivalent) is required. Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics and supply chain management. Strong hands-on experience managing logistics operations within Tanzania. Proven experience handling machinery and equipment imports. Experience managing VAT deferment and duty exemption processes. Good understanding of customs clearance procedures and Tanzanian EXIM regulations. Exposure to TISEZA and EPZA frameworks is an advantage. Experience within agriculture infrastructure or large-scale project environments is preferred. Strong operational execution and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities. Strong leadership and team management skills. High attention to detail compliance and documentation accuracy. Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex operational environment.

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