The Dangote Group remains one of the largest and most influential conglomerates in Africa. From cement and sugar to the massive Dangote Petroleum Refinery and petrochemicals, the company continues to expand — and with expansion comes continuous recruitment across Nigeria and other African countries.
Dangote Group is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Mines Operation
Location: Obajana Plant, Kogi
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- 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.
What We Offer
- Competitive executive compensation package.
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact mining operation.
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply for Dangote Group Jobs
All genuine applications are made online only through the official careers portal:
Step-by-step guide:
1. Visit the official Dangote Careers website.
2. Browse current job openings or use the search filters (by location, function, or keyword).
3. Create a candidate profile if you don’t already have one.
4. Upload your CV, relevant certificates, and complete the application form carefully.
5. Submit and keep your login details so you can track the status of your application.