Dangote Invites Nigerians to Apply for Jobs, Releases Link as New CEO Plans Refinery Expansion
- Dangote Group, the parent company, is inviting qualified Nigerians to explore its job vacancies via its career portal
- The group, which has companies such as Dangote Sugar, cement and others, consistently releases new opportunities
- Dangote companies remain one of the largest employers of labour and have been a source of income for many households
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Dangote Group is inviting Nigerians to visit its recruitment portalto apply for job openings across its wide range of businesses.
The announcement comes as Dangote Group named David Bird, former CEO of Oman’s Duqm refinery, as the new chief executive of its petroleum and petrochemicals business.
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As CEO of the refining business, he will be responsible for ensuring maximum output and efficiency at the refinery, to position the group as a leader in the global market.
The business is expected to leverage Bird’s experience in expanding the Duqm refinery and diversifying its crude slate during his tenure as CEO of OQ8, a role he assumed just months before the Omani complex began its first test runs in 2023.
Dangote plans to expand the capacity of the Lagos refinery to 700,000 b/d.
Job vacancies
In an update shared through its official careers page and social media platforms, the Dangote Group encouraged qualified Nigerians to regularly check its career website for job openings.
The message reads:
“Vacancies are LIVE now! Explore exciting job opportunities across our various businesses and see what makes the Dangote Family a great place to grow your career. Don’t miss out.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Dangote Careers website — www.careers.dangote.com — to apply for roles in engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, project management, and administration."
As of the time of writing, there are no available job openings, but interested persons are encouraged to regularly check www.careers.dangote.com.
What to know about Dangote group
Dangote Group is one of Africa’s largest and most diversified conglomerates, with 15 subsidiaries and business interests in key sectors of the Nigerian and African economy.
Three of the companies are listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
The sectors Dangote Group has a footprint include:
- Cement Manufacturing
- Sugar Refining
- Salt & Seasonings
- Fertiliser
- Infrastructure
- Rice Farming
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery
- Energy
- Petrochemicals
- Packaging
- Real Estate
- Mining
- Logistics
- Maritime
- Automotive
- Tomato Farming
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With over 30,000 employees and growing, the Dangote Group is one of the continent’s largest private employers and a strong contributor to job creation in Nigeria.
It also operates the Dangote Academy, which helps train youths in technical, leadership, and vocational skills.
How to prepare your CV for a job
Earlier, Legit.ng shared a comprehensive insight into how Nigerians can write a good CV to secure a job.
The report offered a step-by-step guide and highlighted some common mistakes to avoid before submitting a CV to a prospective employer.
Several key elements must be included to create an appealing CV, such as name, achievements, address, contact details, and more.
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