Job Title: Deputy General Manager, Administration
Company: Dangote Group
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Not Specified
Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates, with a strong reputation for excellent business practices and high-quality products. The Group operates across multiple sectors, with its operational headquarters located in Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Summary
Dangote Group is seeking an experienced Deputy General Manager, Administration to provide strategic and operational leadership for the organisation’s administrative functions.
The successful candidate will oversee administrative services, facilities management, logistics, employee welfare, office operations and other support services to ensure smooth and efficient business operations. The role also involves managing administrative resources, budgets, service providers and teams while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and applicable regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Management
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for all administrative activities and support services.
- Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures and standards in line with organisational objectives.
Facilities and Office Management
- Oversee the management and maintenance of office facilities, buildings and other administrative infrastructure.
- Ensure a safe, functional and conducive working environment for employees.
Transport and Logistics Management
- Oversee staff transportation, fleet management and other logistics-related activities.
- Ensure the effective utilisation and maintenance of company vehicles and other logistical resources.
Vendor and Service Provider Management
- Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors and service providers.
- Ensure the quality, timely delivery and cost-effective provision of administrative services.
Employee Welfare and Support Services
- Coordinate employee welfare initiatives and administrative support services.
- Address employees’ administrative concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Budget and Cost Management
- Develop and manage the Administration Department’s budget.
- Monitor administrative expenditure and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
Policy and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and applicable administrative standards.
- Establish appropriate controls to minimise administrative and operational risks.
Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor and develop the Administration team to achieve departmental objectives.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Operations, Security, Procurement and other departments to support business operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet either of the following educational and experience requirements:
- B.Sc. or HND in Business Administration, Management or a related field, with a minimum of 27 years of relevant post-qualification experience; or
- MBA with a minimum of 24 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
Additional requirements include:
- Proven experience in a senior administrative or management position, preferably within a large organisation or industrial environment.
- Extensive experience in facilities management, logistics, fleet management, vendor management, employee welfare and general administrative operations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and effectively manage administrative functions and support services.
- Experience managing budgets, service providers, contracts and administrative resources.
- Strong knowledge of administrative policies, procedures, compliance requirements and industry best practices.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage budgets and control administrative costs.
- High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong decision-making and strategic thinking abilities.
- Interpersonal astuteness and effective communication skills.
Working Conditions
- The role is primarily office-based but requires regular interaction with various departments, facilities and operational areas.
- Occasional work outside normal working hours may be required to support business operations and resolve administrative issues.
- Regular engagement with employees, contractors, vendors and other stakeholders is expected.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Dangote Group recruitment portal:
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.