Jobs at Dangote

Role Overview

• The Deputy General Manager, Quality Assurance is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive quality management framework across all production stages, from raw material extraction to final product delivery.
• The incumbent will ensure that all cement products consistently meet internal specifications, national regulatory standards, and international quality certifications.
• This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of excellence, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that quality control remains a competitive advantage for the organization.

 Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Provide visionary leadership to the QA/QC team, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Develop and implement an annual Quality Control Plan for the plant, ensuring all production targets are met with minimal deviation.
• Present periodic reports to executive management regarding quality performance, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and strategic improvement initiatives.

Operational Quality Control:

• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring the accuracy and precision of sample testing for raw materials, clinker, cement, oil, gas, and water.
• Supervise the calibration schedules for all laboratory and process control equipment to ensure ongoing reliability.
• Liaise with process control teams to monitor chemical parameters, ensuring the quality of intermediate products (raw meal, clinker) meets established standards.
• Lead the identification, investigation, and rectification of any product non-conformances or deviations from target quality standards.

Compliance & Auditing:

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and industrial standards for cement production.
• Plan and execute internal and external audits to maintain ISO certifications and other necessary industry accreditations.
• Implement and manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems to address non-conformances and mitigate risks.
• Maintain comprehensive quality documentation, data management systems, and traceability records.

Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and waste, directly impacting operational efficiency and profitability.
• Act as the primary advocate for the customer by investigating complaints, analyzing market feedback, and driving corrective improvements in the production process.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming raw materials and additives.
• Provide training and coaching to plant staff to embed quality-first principles into daily operational workflows.

Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Professional Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or advanced management degree is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are strongly desired.

Experience:

• Significant experience (typically 15+ years) in quality assurance and control within the cement or heavy manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of managing large, multidisciplinary teams in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.
• Deep experience with ISO systems, quality auditing software, and advanced analytical tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of cement chemistry, raw material analysis, and mineral processing.
• Analytical Ability: Strong capacity to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and make evidence-based decisions.
• Leadership: Exceptional ability to lead, mentor, and inspire diverse teams toward shared objectives.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot systemic issues using root cause analysis (RCA) and risk management methodologies.

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Description

• Perform a variety of tasks pertaining to fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and service of mechanical equipment, instruments and structures used within the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Shift Technicians to identify problematic equipment/machines in the plant and effect repairs promptly.
• Implement SOP’s for maintenance.
• Execute corrective maintenance on all assigned equipment/ machines in a timely manner.
• Assist to ensure safety precautions are observed and personal protection equipment are worn during repairs or scheduled maintenance.
• Take inventory of working tools weekly to ensure that it matches the original tool list provided.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments.
• Replace minor fixtures in the plant machines.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Enter data into ERP system (e.g., SAP) for spares and consumables.
• Technicians should personally clean operating equipment for effective performance
• Technicians should maintain the tools and tackle properly
• Ensures quality maintenance as per PM schedule
• Reports any break down or stoppages more than 30mins to sectional engineers.
• Carry out briefly- analysis of break down jobs
• Ensure no break down on groups taken for maintenance until next PM schedule date.
• Attends to any breaks down within the shortest possible time.
• Fill the checklist against the job carried out daily and file it properly
• Ensure to remove all scrap after maintenance
• Identify potential environmental and OHS hazards.

Requirements

• SSCE + 10 - 20 yrs experience
• Trade Test I in Mechanical related Trade with 8 - 16 years relevant work experience.
• Trade Test II in Mechanical related Trade with 16 - 24 years relevant work experience
• OND Mechanical Engineering with 2 - 5 years relevant work experience
• Basic knowledge of cement production process
• In-depth knowledge of the cement packing machines/ functions and procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good relationship management skills.

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Description

• Perform a variety of tasks pertaining to fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and service of mechanical equipment, instruments and structures used within the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Shift Technicians to identify problematic equipment/machines in the plant and effect repairs promptly.
• Implement SOP’s for maintenance.
• Execute corrective maintenance on all assigned equipment/ machines in a timely manner.
• Assist to ensure safety precautions are observed and personal protection equipment are worn during repairs or scheduled maintenance.
• Take inventory of working tools weekly to ensure that it matches the original tool list provided.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments.
• Replace minor fixtures in the plant machines.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Enter data into ERP system (e.g., SAP) for spares and consumables.
• Technicians should personally clean operating equipment for effective performance
• Technicians should maintain the tools and tackle properly
• Ensures quality maintenance as per PM schedule
• Reports any break down or stoppages more than 30mins to sectional engineers.
• Carry out briefly- analysis of break down jobs
• Ensure no break down on groups taken for maintenance until next PM schedule date.
• Attends to any breaks down within the shortest possible time.
• Fill the checklist against the job carried out daily and file it properly
• Ensure to remove all scrap after maintenance
• Identify potential environmental and OHS hazards.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• SSCE + 10 yrs experience
• Trade Test I in Mechanical related Trade with 8 years relevant work experience.
• Trade Test II in Mechanical related Trade with 16 years relevant work experience
• OND Mechanical Engineering with 2 years relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of cement production process
• In-depth knowledge of the cement packing machines/ functions and procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good relationship management skills.

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Reports To: Lead Compensation & Benefits
Location: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE

Job Summary

• The role provides accurate, timely staff cost analytics and reports to support budget planning, cost control, and evidence-based workforce decisions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of the annual staff cost budget, including salaries, allowances, and other staff related costs.
• Monitor staff costs against budget, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual workforce cost reports.
• Prepare and analyze monthly HR OPEX reports.
• Provide cost projections and budget inputs for recruitment, promotions, salary reviews, and workforce planning.
• Reconcile payroll related expenses, accruals, and benefit provisions with Finance.
• Develop workforce cost forecasts and scenario analysis to support business planning. 
• Ensure compliance with budget policies, financial controls, and reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIPM) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in budgeting, financial planning & analysis

Functional Competencies:

• Strong financial analysis and budgeting/forecasting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, Pivot tables) Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

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Reports To: Head HR Shared Services

Job Summary

• Responsible for designing and developing all corporate visual and communication materials, including announcements, letters, templates, newsletters, presentations, and employee engagement content, while supporting data management, audio transcription, and automated communication distribution, including recruitment advertisements, in line with the company’s brand standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design corporate communication materials, including announcements, letters, templates, newsletters, presentations, flyers, and banners.
• Develop visual content for employee engagement, corporate events, wellness campaigns, and organizational initiatives.
• Design recruitment materials, including job vacancy and advertisements.
• Ensure all designs comply with approved corporate branding guidelines and quality standards. Create and edit digital content, including videos, animations, and motion graphics.
• Maintain Excel data sheets, design trackers, communication schedules, and distribution lists. Transcribe audio recordings, meetings, and voice notes into accurate written documents.
• Support bulk email distribution and automation of visual communications using approved digital tools.
• Liaise with relevant departments to clarify design requirements and deliver assignments within agreed timelines.
• Maintain an organized repository of approved designs, templates, and source files.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head HR Shared Services.

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Graphic Design, Fine and Applied Arts, Visual Communication Design, Communication and Multimedia Design, or a related discipline.
• Added Advantage: Canva certification, AI certification, Microsoft Power Automate certification, database management training, email marketing and automation certification, Adobe Creative Suite certification, and video editing certification (CapCut or equivalent)
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Expert proficiency in Canva and corporate graphic design.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in AI-powered design and content creation tools.
• Proficiency in digital content creation, video editing, and multimedia design.
• Knowledge of bulk email distribution, mail merge, and communication automation.
• Strong data management, audio transcription, and document formatting skills.
• Understanding of corporate branding, visual communication, print and digital production.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management.