Dangote Group is recruiting qualified and experienced candidates to fill six positions across its operations in Nigeria. The available opportunities cover engineering, power plant operations, inventory control, administration, transport and warehouse logistics.
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 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Available Dangote Job Positions
1. Mechanical Engineer – Power Plant
Location: Ibese Plant, Ogun State
Job Summary
The successful candidate will plan, schedule and supervise predictive, preventive, corrective and overhaul maintenance of power plant equipment, including electric generating systems, steam-producing equipment, material handling systems and associated machinery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule and manage preventive and predictive maintenance of gas turbines and associated Balance of Plant equipment.
- Ensure turbine swaps and 4,000-hour running turbine inspections are properly executed within stipulated timeframes.
- Review and improve maintenance processes while ensuring personnel are properly trained.
- Manage comprehensive maintenance programmes, including manpower forecasting and equipment requirements.
- Evaluate, schedule and budget maintenance activities to optimise costs, work quality, equipment availability and outage time.
- Maintain records and ensure compliance with NIS ISO 9001:2015, NIS ISO 14001:2015 and NIS ISO 18001:2007 requirements.
- Enforce accident prevention measures and occupational health and safety procedures.
- Ensure the proper safekeeping of materials, tools and equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- 6–8 years of industrial experience.
- In-depth knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and mechanical maintenance in a cement plant.
- Good understanding of safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills
- Excellent planning, scheduling and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
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2. Store Manager – Control (Inventory Control)
Location: Obajana Plant, Kogi State
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, controlling and optimising inventory levels across DCP Obajana’s stores network through effective inventory management, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, reporting and policy enforcement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate perpetual inventory records in ERP/WMS systems and ensure timely posting of receipts, issues, transfers and adjustments.
- Design and implement cycle-counting programmes and full stocktakes.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during inventory audits.
- Investigate stock discrepancies between physical balances and system records and recommend corrective actions.
- Classify inventory using ABC analysis and criticality assessments.
- Recommend optimal safety stock levels, reorder points and economic order quantities in collaboration with Procurement and Planning.
- Implement initiatives to reduce stock write-offs, slow-moving inventory and obsolete materials.
- Prepare monthly inventory reports, ageing analyses, slow-moving stock lists and shrinkage reports.
- Manage stores ledger reconciliations and collaborate with Finance during month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Enforce inventory control policies, documentation standards and approval procedures.
- Train stores personnel on inventory discipline, record-keeping and cycle-counting procedures.
Key Performance Indicators
- Inventory accuracy by value and quantity.
- Days of inventory on hand and inventory turnover ratio.
- Reduction in obsolete and slow-moving stock.
- Frequency and magnitude of inventory adjustments and write-offs.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in inventory management or stores control.
- Experience managing high-value industrial inventory is preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP reporting and inventory modules, particularly SAP or Oracle, is desirable.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and investigative abilities.
- Knowledge of inventory costing and basic accounting treatment of inventory.
- Ability to implement controls and standard operating procedures.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
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3. Deputy General Manager, Administration
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organisation’s administrative functions, overseeing facilities management, logistics, employee welfare, office operations and support services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for administrative activities and support services.
- Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures and standards.
- Oversee the management and maintenance of office facilities, buildings and administrative infrastructure.
- Ensure a safe, functional and conducive working environment.
- Oversee staff transportation, fleet management and logistics activities.
- Manage relationships with vendors, contractors and external service providers.
- Ensure quality, timely delivery and cost-effective provision of administrative services.
- Coordinate employee welfare initiatives and administrative support services.
- Address employees’ administrative concerns and ensure timely resolution.
- Develop and manage the Administration Department’s budget.
- Monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and administrative standards.
- Establish controls to minimise administrative and operational risks.
- Lead, mentor and develop the Administration team.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Operations, Security, Procurement and other departments.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet either of the following 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 in a large organisation or industrial environment.
- Extensive experience in facilities management, logistics, fleet management, vendor management, employee welfare and general administration.
- Experience managing budgets, service providers, contracts and administrative resources.
- Strong knowledge of administrative policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
Required Skills
- 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 integrity, discretion and professionalism.
- Strong decision-making and strategic thinking abilities.
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 necessary.
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4. Transport Officer
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
The successful candidate will coordinate and manage the company’s transportation activities to ensure the safe, efficient, reliable and timely movement of employees, materials and other authorised personnel.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily transportation activities and ensure vehicle availability for staff movements and official assignments.
- Prepare and manage vehicle schedules and transportation plans.
- Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and authorised personnel.
- Monitor the availability, utilisation and condition of company vehicles.
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle details, mileage, fuel consumption, servicing and repairs.
- Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs and routine maintenance.
- Supervise drivers and ensure compliance with assigned schedules and company procedures.
- Monitor drivers’ performance, attendance, conduct and adherence to safety requirements.
- Ensure drivers possess valid licences and other required documentation.
- Ensure transportation activities comply with company policies, traffic regulations and safety standards.
- Conduct regular vehicle roadworthiness checks.
- Report and document vehicle accidents and transportation-related incidents.
- Monitor fuel consumption and vehicle-related expenses.
- Identify unusual fuel consumption patterns and support transportation cost optimisation.
- Maintain records of vehicle movements, maintenance, fuel usage and driver assignments.
- Prepare periodic transport reports and provide updates on fleet performance.
- Work with Administration, HR, Security, Operations and other departments to meet transportation requirements.
- Respond to transportation requests and resolve operational issues.
Qualifications and Experience
- B.Sc. in Transport Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of seven years of relevant post-qualification experience.
- Professional certification in Transport Management, Logistics or a related discipline is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in transport coordination, fleet management or a similar role.
- Experience managing drivers, vehicle schedules, maintenance, fuel monitoring and transportation records.
- Good knowledge of vehicle operations, road safety and transportation regulations.
Required Skills
- Good organisational and coordination skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transportation requests and priorities.
- Sound knowledge of fleet and vehicle management.
- Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- High integrity, responsibility and professionalism.
- Good knowledge of road safety and defensive driving principles.
Working Conditions
The role is primarily office-based but requires regular movement within operational areas and transportation facilities. Occasional work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, may be required.
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5. Shift Engineer, Power Plant
Location: Ibese Plant, Ogun State
Job Summary
The successful candidate will supervise shift operations within an assigned area of the power plant to ensure efficient and reliable performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise shift operations within the assigned area of the power plant.
- Monitor and control operating parameters of all equipment within the assigned area.
- Record operating parameters and maintain accurate operational records.
- Respond effectively to emergencies within the assigned area.
- Independently manage power plant control room operations.
- Independently operate and control the Distributed Control System (DCS).
- Manage the start-up and shutdown of process and service units without disrupting other units that must remain operational.
- Assist the Shift Manager in handling operational emergencies.
- Ensure efficient shift operations to prevent equipment stoppages or trips resulting from human errors.
- Independently manage the operation of the Balance of Plant (BOP) area.
- Maintain proper housekeeping within the assigned area.
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering system descriptions, operating logic, interlocks and operating procedures.
- Present prepared SOPs during in-house training programmes.
- Maintain and update records of operational activities and equipment maintenance history.
- Update important operating parameters on the control room computer for monitoring and analysis.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Power option) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of five years’ relevant work experience in a gas-based power plant.
- At least two years’ experience working in a power plant control room.
Required Skills
- In-depth understanding of power plant systems and the interactions between different systems.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Strong networking and teamwork abilities.
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
- Proficiency in office productivity tools.
- Knowledge of SAP production report preparation.
- Good understanding of relevant ISO standards.
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6. Warehouse Tally / Logistics Officer
Location: Nigeria
Department: Logistics
Job Summary
The successful candidate will ensure accurate recording, verification, reconciliation and documentation of all inbound and outbound warehouse stock movements. The role also involves supporting efficient logistics operations, maintaining inventory data integrity, minimising stock discrepancies and losses, and ensuring compliance with approved warehouse procedures and safety standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Record all inbound and outbound goods against supporting documents, including waybills, delivery notes, Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and dispatch orders.
- Verify quantities, batch numbers and product details during goods receipt and dispatch.
- Identify and promptly report stock discrepancies, damaged goods and other irregularities.
- Maintain daily records of warehouse stock movements.
- File and organise warehouse documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Support cycle counts, spot checks and monthly stock reconciliations.
- Implement appropriate controls to prevent stock losses, pilferage and inventory discrepancies.
- Monitor truck turnaround times and escalate operational delays.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, stock control, tallying, weighbridge operations, inventory management or logistics.
- Practical experience in stock verification, documentation, reconciliation and warehouse movement control is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to verify and reconcile physical stock against documented records.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong accountability, integrity and adherence to operational controls.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and escalate issues promptly.
- Good understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, tallying and logistics processes.
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant systems.
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Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the individual recruitment links provided under each position. Applicants are advised to review the qualifications and experience requirements carefully before submitting their applications.