HSE Officer I – DSR Numan at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Job Summary

Responsible for implementing and monitoring safety, health, and environmental policies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company standards. conducts risk assessments, enforcing safe work practices, train employees on HSE procedures, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Investigates incidents, prepares reports, and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence while supporting continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental sustainability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare weekly/monthly HSE performance reports.
Maintain accurate HSE records and documentation.
Develop and implement emergency response plans.
Coordinate fire drills and evacuation exercises.
Monitor waste disposal and environmental compliance.
Support sustainability initiatives- Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and risk assessments for all operations.
Identify unsafe conditions and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct toolbox talks, safety drills, and refresher training sessions.
Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts and prepare detailed incidents reports and root cause analysis.

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or Related Field.
NEBOSH IGC, ISPON Certification, OSHA Training, ISO 45001 & 14001 Lead Auditor, IOSH Managing Safely and Membership of a recognized HSE professional body (e.g., ISPON)
3 – 5 years minimum

Skill and Competencies

Effective Communication skills
People management skills
Conflict Resolution Skills
Project Management Skills
Negotiation skills
Presentation skills
Interpersonal Skills
Integrity
Empathy
Openness
Discretion