Office Assistant 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 Purpose

To provide administrative and clerical support to the HR/Admin Department, ensuring efficient office operations and supporting HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support to the HR/Admin team
Assist in filing, documentation, and maintaining employee records
Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence (emails, calls, documents)
Support recruitment activities (scheduling interviews, candidate coordination)
Assist with onboarding of new employees
Maintain office supplies and support inventory management
Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with company policies
Support logistics for meetings, trainings, and HR events
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of OND (Ordinary National Diploma) in any relevant field
0–2 years relevant experience
Must be smart, proactive, agile and detail-oriented
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Proximity to Apapa is a strong advantage

Core Competencies

Organizational skills
Confidentiality and integrity
Time management
Teamwork and adaptability
Initiative and responsiveness

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Administrative Efficiency

Timely filing and retrieval of documents (Target: 100% accuracy)
Turnaround time for assigned administrative tasks

Record Management

Accuracy and completeness of employee records
Compliance with documentation standards (Target: zero audit issues)

Support to HR Processes

Timely scheduling of interviews and meetings
Smooth onboarding support for new hires

Communication Effectiveness

Prompt handling of emails, calls, and requests
Feedback from internal stakeholders

Office Operations Support

Availability and tracking of office supplies
Support for departmental activities and events

Attendance & Punctuality

Adherence to work schedule
Reliability and responsiveness