Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to build a career with one of Africa's most prestigious conglomerates? The Dangote Group is currently seeking a highly motivated and capable Project Assistant Secretary to join their team at the SSC P-Numan location.

The Dangote Group is a household name in Africa, known for its commitment to excellence, quality, and community development. As a multi-billion Naira conglomerate, Dangote operates across diverse sectors including cement manufacturing, sugar refining, salt processing, logistics, and real estate. At the core of its mission is the drive to build local manufacturing capacity, generate massive employment opportunities, and deliver high-quality goods that meet the basic needs of people across the continent.

Role Overview

The successful candidate for the Project Assistant Secretary position will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Agriculture Development Manager and the broader project team. This position is vital to ensuring efficient documentation, smooth communication, and seamless coordination of project activities on-site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As a Project Assistant Secretary, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Document Management: Managing project documentation, filing systems, and ensuring proper storage and retrieval of critical project records.
Meeting Coordination: Preparing meeting agendas, scheduling meetings, and taking accurate minutes of meetings for distribution and tracking.
Schedule & Calendar Management: Maintaining detailed schedules and calendars for project milestones, deadlines, and key activities.
Correspondence Management: Drafting, preparing, and distributing both internal and external correspondence.
Project Tracking: Assisting the project team in tracking deliverables, timelines, and reporting progress.
Logistical Support: Providing vital support for procurement and logistics documentation to keep operations running smoothly.
Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information with discretion, maintaining maximum confidentiality at all times.

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

To succeed in this role, applicants must possess the following qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field.
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in Business Administration or a similar administrative support discipline.
Proficiency in office applications (such as Microsoft Office Suite) and strong time-management capabilities.

Key Skills and Competencies

Dangote is looking for a professional who demonstrates a robust balance of technical administrative skills and strong interpersonal qualities, including:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
People management and collaborative skills
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Basic project management capabilities
Effective presentation skills
Interpersonal skills grounded in integrity, empathy, and openness
High level of discretion and professional ethics

Why Join Dangote?

Joining the Dangote Group means becoming part of a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment that nurtures talent and rewards dedication. You will have the unique opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact local economies and support agricultural development, all while advancing your professional career within a world-class organization.