Job Purpose
To lead financial planning, control, reporting, and risk management across the region, ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Develop and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and financial models
- Track performance vs. budget and provide variance analysis
- Support strategic decision-making through insights and recommendations
Financial Reporting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and company policies
- Consolidate financials across plants or subsidiaries in the region
Cost Control & Efficiency
- Monitor production and operating costs in cement plants
- Drive cost optimization initiatives
- Analyze cost drivers (energy, logistics, raw materials)
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
- Strengthen internal controls and audit processes
- Manage relationships with auditors (internal & external)
Cash Flow & Treasury Oversight
- Monitor working capital (inventory, receivables, payables)
- Ensure liquidity management across the region
- Support treasury in funding and capital allocation
Business Partnering
- Partner with plant managers, operations, and commercial teams
- Provide financial insights to support pricing, sales, and investment decisions
- Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop regional finance teams
- Set performance targets and ensure capability building
- Drive a culture of accountability and high performance
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Professional certification required: ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Experience
- Typically 10+ years of finance experience
Experience in:
- Manufacturing (preferably cement or heavy industry)
- Multi-plant or regional operations
- Prior experience in a senior finance or managerial role
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial modelling & analytical skills
- Deep knowledge of cost accounting in manufacturing
- Leadership & team management
- Business acumen and strategic thinking
- Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
- High integrity and attention to detail
KPIs / Performance Metrics
- Budget vs actual performance
- Cost reduction targets
- Cash flow and working capital efficiency
- Audit and compliance scores
- Profitability of regional operations
Reporting Line
- Usually reports to: Regional CFO, Pan Africa
- Works closely with: Plant Heads of Finance, Country CFOs, Corporate Finance Team
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We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head, Mines Operation to lead and manage large-scale mining activities in a highly productive and safety-conscious environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective extraction of raw materials while meeting production targets, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
This position requires a strategic mining professional with extensive operational leadership experience, strong technical expertise, and a proven track record in managing complex mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all mining operations.
- Develop and implement short- and long-term mine plans to achieve production objectives.
- Ensure continuous supply of raw materials to meet plant production requirements while maintaining required quality standards.
- Coordinate mining activities, including drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, and material handling operations.
- Monitor mining performance against approved budgets, production targets, and operational KPIs.
- Optimize equipment utilization and operational efficiency to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness.
- Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of engineers, supervisors, technicians, operators, and contractors.
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions to improve mine performance.
- Collaborate with technical, maintenance, production, and management teams to achieve business objectives.
- Prepare and present operational, performance, and production reports to executive management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across mining operations.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional certifications and memberships will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 25 years' progressive experience in mining operations.
- Proven experience managing large-scale open-pit mining operations.
- Demonstrated success in mine planning, production management, and operational leadership.
- Experience within the cement, quarrying, mining, or heavy industrial sector is highly desirable.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of mining principles, practices, and operational planning.
- Excellent leadership and people-management capabilities.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Sound commercial and business acumen with a focus on cost optimization.
- Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance improvements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant mining management software.
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The Group Head, New Media will be responsible for leading the Dangote Group's digital communications function and driving the Group's digital presence, online reputation, and audience engagement across all digital platforms. The role serves as the strategic custodian of the Group's digital communications ecosystem, ensuring that all digital channels effectively support the Group's corporate objectives, brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and reputation.
The incumbent will provide strategic leadership for the New Media Office, overseeing digital communications strategy, corporate websites, social media, content development, multimedia production, digital monitoring, reputation intelligence, and real-time communications.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the Group's digital communications strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the New Media Office, ensuring operational excellence and high team performance.
- Drive innovation by identifying and adopting emerging digital media trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Develop policies, standards, and governance frameworks for digital communications across the Group.
Digital Platforms & Content Management
- Lead the management, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Group's corporate websites and digital platforms.
- Establish content governance standards to ensure consistency, quality, accessibility, and alignment with the Dangote brand.
- Oversee editorial planning, content calendars, publishing schedules, and digital content distribution.
- Direct the production of high-quality multimedia content, including videos, graphics, photography, animations, and digital campaigns.
Social Media & Digital Engagement
- Lead the management of all corporate social media platforms and digital engagement channels.
- Develop initiatives that enhance the Group's digital visibility and strengthen executive thought leadership.
- Oversee community management and stakeholder engagement across digital platforms.
- Design and implement strategies to grow digital audiences, improve engagement, and strengthen brand advocacy.
Digital Reputation Management
- Lead the Group's digital reputation management strategy.
- Oversee social listening, media monitoring, sentiment analysis, and digital intelligence activities.
- Identify emerging digital issues, risks, and opportunities and provide proactive recommendations.
- Coordinate real-time digital communications during issues, incidents, and crisis situations to protect the Group's reputation.
Analytics & Performance Management
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for all digital communication activities.
- Produce regular performance dashboards and strategic reports for executive leadership.
- Use data and insights to continuously improve content effectiveness, audience engagement, and digital platform performance.
Stakeholder Collaborations
- Partner with Corporate Communications, Branding, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Sustainability, Business Units, and Executive Leadership to ensure aligned messaging across all digital channels.
- Coordinate digital communications initiatives across the Group to maintain consistency, brand integrity, and effective stakeholder engagement.
- Provide strategic digital communications counsel to senior leadership and support enterprise-wide communication initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations, or a related discipline.
- A Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 12–15 years' relevant experience in digital communications, media, corporate communications, or related fields.
- At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role managing enterprise-wide digital communications functions.
- Demonstrated experience within a large corporate organization, multinational company, media organization, or leading communications agency.
- Proven track record of developing and executing digital communications strategies that enhance brand reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Technical Competencies
- Digital Communications Strategy
- Digital Media and Social Media Management
- Corporate Website and Digital Platform Management
- Content Strategy and Editorial Leadership
- Multimedia Content Production
- Digital Reputation Management
- Crisis and Issues Communications
- Social Listening and Sentiment Analysis
- Digital Analytics and Performance Reporting
- Brand Governance and Content Standards
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive Presence and Influencing Skills
- Leadership and Team Development
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management
- Innovation and Digital Transformation
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Cross-functional Leadership
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
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