Jobs at Oasis Africa Consulting

Job Description

• The Electrical Technician supports the Electrical Engineer in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure across mining operations.
• The role ensures smooth electrical operations, adherence to safety standards, and minimal downtime of critical systems.

Responsibilities
Electrical Installation & Maintenance:

• Assist in the installation, wiring, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance on electrical panels, motors, lighting, and control systems.
• Support the setup of power distribution systems, generators, and electrical protection devices.

Troubleshooting & Repair:

• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out immediate corrective actions.
• Escalate complex issues to the Electrical Engineer with detailed fault reports.
• Replace faulty components (breakers, fuses, relays, contactors, switches, cables, etc.).

Support for Project Execution:

• Assist the Electrical Engineer with project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Carry out field activities for electrical project implementations in mining operations.
• Provide accurate measurements, cable routing assistance, and installation support.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all electrical works comply with company safety policies, mining regulations, and electrical codes.
• Participate in safety toolbox talks and risk assessments before commencing work.
• Maintain proper use of PPE and uphold safe work practices at all times.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Conduct electrical tests using appropriate tools (multimeter, clamp meter, insulation tester, etc.).
• Support the Electrical Engineer in conducting system tests and equipment performance checks.
• Document test results and report abnormalities immediately.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and daily work tasks.
• Prepare simple technical reports and submit findings to the Electrical Engineer.
• Assist in updating electrical drawings and equipment manuals as required.

Collaboration & Team Support:

• Work closely with mechanical teams, safety personnel, and other technicians for seamless operations.
• Assist in mentoring junior assistants or apprentices when required.
• Provide technical support to site operations as directed by the Electrical Engineer.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (ND), Technical College Certificate, or Trade Test in Electrical Installation or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in mining, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience with electrical panels, industrial motors, pumps, and control systems.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, wiring methods, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Competent in using hand tools and electrical testing instruments.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, generators, and power distribution systems is an added advantage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong safety awareness and discipline.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly attentive to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to work under supervision and also take initiative when necessary.
• Physically fit and able to work in mining operational environments.
• Strong problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn.

Special Conditions:

• Must be available for occasional travel.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings, when required.
• Must adhere strictly to mining and safety regulations.

Remuneration
Competitive.

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Summary

• Our Client is presently in need of an experienced and energetic VP (preferably female) to oversee its legal and compliance group.

Job Description

• The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure company complies with laws, regulations, policies and manages legal risks and opportunities across the organization.
• To oversee the legal affairs of all the entities in the Group. Provide direction to the Board and senior management team on legal and compliance matters.
• Ensure that the Companies within the Group operate in line with all financial, legal and corporate governance standards.
• Overseeing the legal affairs of the entities within the Group; and developing corporate legal strategy to promote and protect their interests.
• Responsible for daily transaction processing as it relates to the preparation and review of contracts, letters, and other legal documentation as may be requested by the Companies.
• Providing necessary direction on legal and governance matters to the Boards of Directors, MD/CEO, and other senior management team.
• Advising on intra-group matters and structuring transactions.
• Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice and support to various business units on a range of legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Attend meetings and negotiate contracts with third parties or the company’s team members.  Executes/implements best practices for the Group companies on assigned transactions.
• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, NDAs, and other corporate documents to ensure the company's interests are protected.
• Managing the work of external law firms/solicitors to ensure that pending disputes in court(s)are efficiently progressing at a reasonable cost.
• Manage the services of external company secretaries and deal with other corporate secretarial matters of the group companies.
• Planning and directing policies, and practices to ensure that the activities of all the companies in the Group are in compliance with regulatory or other requirements.
• Liaise with other functional/departmental managers to understand their compliance needs, and to ensure they are fully compliant with necessary regulatory and internal requirements.
• Create and oversee the implementation of effective compliance management strategies
• Develop an internal framework for maintaining compliance across all departments
• Monitor the implementation of new compliance protocols by Heads of Units and make sure they meet all relevant legal requirements.
• Review compliance reports regularly, identify potential compliance breaches and safety risks, and provide advice to Heads of Units in implementing effective solutions
• File and archive legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate the maintenance and updating of the database and archives maintained by the legal department.
• Manage and develop direct reporting staff.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with stakeholders including community groups and regulatory bodies to help achieve the goals of the companies in the Group. 
• Manage and control your departmental expenditures within agreed budgets.
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of operational strategy and performance in cooperation with the executive and senior management team.
• Provide clear leadership, and promote and foster a team culture consistent with the organizational values.
• Supports Head HR to review staff policies
• Effectively ensures the organizational culture is promoted and maintained.
• Team Leadership
• Build and lead a high-performing legal & Compliance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Managing and developing Senior Accountant and Accountant, setting SMART objectives that are aligned to the Group Finance Team and individual development plan.
• Overall ownership and responsibility for the company’s cash management, with a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) and Call to Bar Certificate from the Nigerian Law school.
• At least twelve (12) years of post-call legal/Compliance experience with Corporate / Commercial law experience
• Experience working in an oil and gas sector(downstream) will be considered an advantage for this role
• Superior knowledge of industry regulations and corporate procedures for maintaining compliance
• Masters is an added advantage.
• Experience of: Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools Knowledge of:
• Extensive Knowledge of Nigerian Laws.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax law and other related statutory laws.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirement for confidentiality
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills.
• Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Rules, Confidentiality, Time Management.

Proven abilities to:

• Communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrate respect, openness and genuineness in developing working relationships with others and contribute to positive working relationships in a team and stakeholders.
• Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills.
• Excellent coaching and relationship building skills. • Good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Proven ability to facilitate, persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions.
• Work without direct supervision
• Key Performance Indicators/Performance Goals:
• Performance shall be determined by reference to Employee’s attainment of the targets to be set by the Board/Executive Management, including but not limited to the following key performance indicators:
• Numbers of contracts reviewed
• Sound drafting and review of all legal documents
• Zero missed renewal of contracts
• Zero non-performance of contractual obligations
• Reduced turnaround time for legal drafting
• Complete and proper execution of all transaction contracts.
• Reduction of Legal Spend
• Centralized document extraction and management system
• Streamline contract identification process
• Actively manage pending litigation
• Zero litigation arising from contracts
• Prompt completion of registration of/with counterparties
• Zero regulatory non-compliance issue(s)
• Reduced timeline for performance and completion of all company secretarial functions
• Compliance with annual CAMA requirements
• Maintaining accurate up to date corporate records
• Service Level to the Businesses
• Customer Satisfaction (zero complaints)
• Leadership and Management
• Monitoring all units on adequate and prompt processing of statutory compliance documents
• This list of tasks is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time in discussion with the post holder

Special Conditions:

• Ability to undertake occasional travel.

Remuneration
Competitive.