The Dangote Group, Nigeria's industrial conglomerate, has officially announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2026, opening its doors to qualified Nigerian professionals. The company has released details for more than forty new job opportunities spanning its major business units.
Wide Range of Vacancies Across Key Divisions
This latest recruitment initiative covers a diverse array of roles within the Dangote Cement and Dangote Foods divisions, as well as corporate functions. The positions are designed to attract talent with varying levels of qualification, explicitly welcoming applicants who hold National Diplomas (ND), university degrees, or relevant professional certifications.
The open roles are strategically spread across critical operational locations in Nigeria. These include the company's major plant sites in Ibese, Obajana, and Okpella, as well as offices in Lagos and the DSR P-Apapa complex. Notably, some positions are also available with Dangote Cement's operations in Ivory Coast, indicating the group's pan-African scope.
Detailed List of Available Positions
The job openings cater to a wide spectrum of specializations, reflecting the group's complex operational needs. Key roles highlighted in the announcement include:
- Financial Analyst and Finance Manager within the Cement division in Ibese.
- Mechanical Technician and Mechanical Engineer for the Obajana plant.
- Technical Assistant and Planning & Market Intelligence Officer for Dangote Foods in Lagos.
- Senior technical roles such as Deputy Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation Technician, and Power Plant Operations Manager.
- Corporate and support functions including Corporate Affairs Manager, Compensation & Benefit Manager (Ivory Coast), IT Server Operations Analyst, and SAP Data Engineer.
This list underscores the group's demand for expertise in engineering, finance, supply chain, information technology, human resources, and corporate strategy.
Specific Job Requirements and Highlights
The company has outlined specific requirements for some of the prominent roles. For instance, the Financial Analyst position calls for a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, a relevant professional certification like ACA or ACCA, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. The role is critical for analyzing financial data and supporting key business decisions.
Similarly, the Mechanical Technician/Rigger role requires a National Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, coupled with at least a decade of hands-on experience in fabricating and maintaining mechanical equipment for cement production.
Interested and qualified candidates are directed to visit the official Dangote Group careers portal at https://careers.dangote.com to access detailed job descriptions for each position and to submit their applications. The portal allows applicants to search and apply for roles that match their qualifications and career aspirations.
This massive recruitment drive by Africa's largest industrial group is set to provide a substantial boost to skilled employment in Nigeria, offering career paths in one of the continent's most formidable corporate entities.
