🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Lafarge Africa Plc – 7 Positions

Job Title: Assistant HR Business Partner

Requisition ID: 9612
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun

About the Job

• Working with the HR Business Partner, the role provides support in the delivery of the HR agenda to the business.
• This includes preparing analysis and materials for HR processes e.g. FRC, annual salary review, supporting line managers and acting as assigned Business Partner to certain groups

What you'll be doing

• Support the implementation of the annual agenda for HR Strategy in line with the functional plan.
• Support the Plant HRBP in the recruitment of non-cadre staff.
• Maintain the personnel administration/records for the site, ensuring on-time delivery, accuracy of information provided and legal compliance (especially for annual social statements, and individual contracts).
• Support the development and continuous improvement of HR systems and policies in line with best practices.
• Work with the Head of HR Industrial and Plant HRBP to identify opportunities and areas of improvement to support improved organisational and people performance.
• Coach and equip supervisors to effectively manage their people in line with people plans e.g. performance management
• Support production of HR data reporting and analysis to satisfy routine and ad-hoc organisational requirements
• Working with the Head of HR, Industrial/IR, manage employee and industrial relations for the plant and provide support and guidance to the Plant HRBP.
• Manage the interface with relevant statutory bodies and trade associations in the locality as agreed with the Plant HRBP in conjunction with the Head of HR Industrial/IR.
• Support the Plant HRBP in the deployment of policies for effective employee / industrial relations management across the plant.
• Support the Plant HRBP on employee and industrial relations issues to ensure a peaceful industrial atmosphere.
• Liaising with the Head of HR Industrial/IR, support Plant HRBP in resolving industrial relations crisis in the plant.
• Provide necessary support for the Plant HRBP during salary negotiations.
• Under the direction of the Plant, HRBP manages projects as required.
• Monitor the social climate in the plant and provide regular feedback to the Plant HRBP and Head of HR Industrial/IR.
• Collaborate with and support other roles within the O & HR function as required.

What we are looking for 

• Graduate in any discipline, preferably the Social Sciences
• 2 - 3 years relevant HR BP or generalist experience 3. Evidence of CPD
• Excellent influencing and coaching skills
• A solution-based approach to problem-solving
• Project management skills
• Tenacious and flexible - open to change.

Behavioral competencies:

• Customer focused
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• Desire to learn.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Requisition ID: 9613
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun

About the Job 

• The Quality Control Analyst works with other members of the quality/plant team to maximize operational efficiency in an environment of continuous improvement; to provide timely and accurate process control information, to ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, and to certify that the completed product meets intended specifications.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that the work area in the Laboratory is safe, by identifying, reporting and rectifying all safety deviations through use of near miss reporting, Audits and Planned Tasks Observations methods.
• Ensure that end products comply with the plant specifications and statutory requirements during in process and before being dispatched.
• Conducts Blaine, sulphates (SO3), and residues in cement.
• Ensures that fuse beads and pellets for end product are properly prepared and used in XRF analyses
• Conducts chemical analyses of received gypsum, coal, red alluvium and end product using XRF.
• Conducts physical analyses of end product using EN 196 Methods
• Conducts coal ash and calorific value analyses of received coal using Bomb Calorimeter/ furnace
• Interprets all the test results produced and take corrective action for deviations in conjunction through usage of Statistical Process Control Incident plotting and reporting.
• Makes sure that the standards for the standardization are available.
• Adheres to, sample preparation, analysis/testing, sample retention work instructions, at all times.
• Informs/consults his superior of any technical difficulties and faults beyond scope immediately.
• Ensure that the laboratory records are kept up-to-date and allow product tractability.
• Ensure that the laboratory and other measuring equipment is maintained, serviced, calibrated and in good working condition.
• Manage the Chemical Lab reagents, glassware, equipment/accessories and other equipment spares stocks.
• Manage testing programmes daily.

Who you'll work with:

• CCRO
• Mining Engineer
• Geologists.

What we are looking for
Qualification, Education and Skills:

• BSc / HND in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Physics, Chemical engineering or a subject related to mining.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a process industry or quarry operation.
• Good team player and self motivated.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness, must be hands-on.
• Very good written and verbal communication.

Technical Competencies:

• Good knowledge of cement manufacturing processes: raw meal preparation, burning, air flow, combustion and grinding.
• Good knowledge of physico-chemical characteristics of products, of parameters and standards applied to cement manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of the major clients’ uses of the products and of the controlling parameters
• In-depth knowledge of quality control methods and instruments
• Good knowledge of process control statistical methods and of experimental design
• Good knowledge of control tools and instruments (operation logics, regulation methods and systems)
• Good knowledge of current regulations and of specific environmental constraints
• Good knowledge of project management methods
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Computer literate (Word, excel, MS project, lotus note)
• Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9002)
• Good planning skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Good interpersonal relationship
• Result oriented
• Attention to accuracy / Precision
• Curiosity / Seeking information
• Decision-making capacity / Self-confidence.

Managerial Competencies:

• Team leadership skill
• Good aptitude for organization and communication
• Result oriented with high decision making capacity/ self confidence
• High level of initiative
• Anticipative.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Quality Engineer

Requisition ID: 9614
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun

About the Job

• Within the framework of the plant’s objectives and yearly action plans, implement the short, medium and long-term strategies to meet the plant products specifications.

What you'll be doing

• Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood.
• Check that chemical and physical testing is correctly handled. Ensure a good utilization and a safe storage of tests and products.
• Analyse risks related to sampling points and make sure they are correctly addressed.
• Coordinate the implementation and update of the plant Quality Management System in conjunction with the Quality manager and monitor its implementation.
• Follow the quality of products on a daily basis and take all appropriate actions to ensure that customers do not receive out of specification products.
• Define internal quality objectives for intermediate products.
• Analyse specific risks regarding quality. Implement preventive actions when necessary.
• Implement specific procedure when necessary to address quality incidents.
• Follow and implement the evolution of products official standards.
• Design and implement the relevant Quality Control Plans
• Follow up on a daily basis the compliance with these plans in order to guarantee the quality of the products ready to be dispatched.
• Participate in quality audit and champion the performance of Laboratory round robin test as organized by the TC.
• Define the missions and objectives of his/her workforce and carry out their performance reviews, promote the quality of the work and motivate his/her personnel, develop their skills to keep abreast with new management methods and tools.
• Comply with EMS Quality Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant.

Who you'll be working with:

• Reporting Line: Quality Assurance Analyst.

What we are looking for

• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing processes:
• Raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing operation.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• BSc / HND or equivalent in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering
• 3 - 5 years postgraduate experience in a process industry.

Technical competencies:

•  Working knowledge of cement manufacturing process.
•  Working knowledge of equipment operation procedure.
•  Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.

Behavioural competencies:

• Good interpersonal relationship
• Demonstrated leadership skills via work ethics, ability to delegate and motivate, fairness, etc
• Result oriented.

Managerial competencies:

• Team player.
• Good aptitude for organization and communication
• Anticipative.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Quality Manager

Requisition ID: 9615
Location: Ewekoro, Ogun

About the Job

• Within the framework of the plant objectives and yearly action plans, define and implement the short, medium and long term strategies to meet the plant products specifications (official standards, market objectives, operational targets) while contributing to optimise the global costs in his/her field (clinker reactivity, raw mix composition, etc.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure all quality related tasks are performed in a safe and efficient manner
• Communicate clearly on information relating to potentially dangerous situations and get confirmation that they are correctly understood.
• Check that chemical and physical testing is correctly handled. Ensure a good utilization and a safe storage of tests and products
• Analyse risks related to sampling points and make sure they are correctly addressed
• Coordinate the implementation and update of the plant Quality Management System and monitor its implementation
• Follow the quality of products on a daily basis and take all appropriate actions to ensure that customers do not receive out of specification products
• Define internal quality objectives for intermediate products.
• Analyse specific risks regarding quality. Implement preventive actions when necessary
• Implement specific procedure when necessary to address quality incidents.
• Follow and implement the evolution of products official standards
• Define with Marketing & Sales rep. and the Production Manager the Quality contract of the plant (products specifications, plant capability, etc.
• Design and implement the relevant Quality control plans.
• Follow up on a daily basis the compliance with these plans in order to guarantee the quality of the products ready to be dispatched.
• Conduct quality audit in conjunction with the TC.
• Define the missions and objectives of his/her workforce and carry out their performance reviews, promote the quality of the work and motivate his/her personnel, develop their skills to keep abreast with new management methods and tools.
• Analyse on a regular basis the performance level of existing products.
• Lead the process when a new product is being developed by carrying out industrial tests, and analysis of results.
• Evaluate impacts of the use of cementitious, alternative fuels and alternative raw materials and propose measures to prevent possible risks on products.
• Follow-up and ensure close out of customer complaints with feedback to all relevant stakeholders.
•  Comply with EMS Quality Instrumentation activities
• Ensure involvement in the implementation and maintenance of integrated management system in the plant.

Who you'll be working with:

• Quality Engineers.

What we are looking for

• BSc or equivalent in any engineering discipline (mechanical /electrical engineering as main subjects)
• 5 - 10 years postgraduate experience
• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing processes:
• Knowlege of Raw meal preparation, burning, combustion, grinding and packing operation.
• Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits
• Good knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Technical competencies:

• Working knowledge of cement manufacturing process.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation procedure.
• Able to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills.

Behavioural competencies:

• Good interpersonal relationship
• Demonstrated leadership skills via work ethics
• Ability to delegate and motivate, fairness, etc
• Result oriented.

Managerial competencies:

• Team player
• Good aptitude for organization and communication
• Anticipative.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Requisition ID: 9590
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

About the Job

• The Senior Legal Counsel will provide support to Lafarge Africa Plc, its subsidiaries and business operations: Lafarge Africa Plc, Ashakacem Limited, Watsila Limited, Geocycle operations, Readymix operations and Mortar operations.
• He/she will also assist the Company Secretary on company secretarial matters, contract drafting and review, litigation & claims and compliance.

What you'll be doing
Contract Management:

• Review and advice on all Court Processes, summons, civil, criminal and legal proceedings at all levels including Magistrate, Federal, State High Courts, Court of Appeal and Supreme court;
• Build relationships and communicate with internal clients;
• Conduct legal research and analysis of legal problems;
• Analyze the probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents;
• Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal sources;
• Examine information to determine the possibility of defending or prosecuting lawsuits;
• Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making;
• Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation
• Review legal documents and matters relating to police and enforcement agencies;
• Proffer and implement legal, practicable and workable solutions to mitigate legal risks, disputes/public complaints while upholding the Company’s legal position and reputation consistent with the values and ethics of Holcim Group;
• Assist to obtain necessary permits and requisite licenses to operate Plants at different locations;
• Attend Court proceedings and give advice to prosecutors as the case may be;
• Proactively prevent litigation and initiate conciliation proceedings and/or litigation when required;

Business Partnering:

• To assume the role of the Business Partner to provide legal advisory to the Cement, Ready Mix and Geocycle operations of the Company;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and any other statutes that may come into effect;
• Assist to provide legal advisory and opinions to the business operations;
• Provide legal support to ensure good and solid relationships with all stakeholders;
• Conduct regular legal risk assessment of the Cement, Ready Mix and Geocycle operations and proffer legal recommendations;
• To keep abreast of all relevant laws and any other statutes that may come into effect and to formulate strategies/action plans to communicate and ensure compliance by the organization;
• Provide proactive legal counsel on compliance, corporate governance and other relevant information/matters; - Assist to obtain necessary permits and requisite licenses to operate Plants at different locations;
• Render legal opinion and give advice to other departments whenever required;
• Provide legal advisory to the whole spectrum of the business in procurement, supply, distribution, agency, production, marketing, logistics, finance and commercial, employment matters, compliance, innovation, etc.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken;
• Provide timely legal advice on competition, labor and all other commercial law

Corporate Governance & Company Secretariat:

• Assist the Company Secretary to prepare for quarterly Board & Committee meetings and as the need arises;
• Attend Board & Committee meetings and draft the minutes of meetings;

Commercial & Contract Management:

• To structure complex transactions to achieve the Company’s objectives;
• Develop structured contractual frameworks;
• Assist in creating standard templates for contracts relevant to the manufacturing sector: technical services, contracts with foreign partners, engineering works, tenancy/lease Agreements, supply of mechanical parts for plants, supplies, consultancies, maintenance agreements, service contracts, warrantees, Insurance, Performance Bonds. This would improve our turnaround time for delivering contracts. Also include Safety, determination and commencement clauses, country of arbitration best for the company in all cases etc;
• Prepare, draft and vet all agreements and liaise with the Group Legal, when necessary;
• Manage and liaise with external legal counsel for legal opinion and external representation where need be;
• Draft Lease/Tenancy Agreements and Confirm Performance Bonds;
• Review all Mortgage, Debenture and Contractual Agreements;
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management;
• Assist with negotiation and finalization of all agreements;
• Ensure appropriate contracts are in place for all business relationships in line with the Contracts Management policy and procedures;
• Manage the end-to-end Contract Management System;
• Conduct quarterly risk legal assessment of the Company and proffer legal recommendations;
• Conduct due diligence in structuring commercial transactions;
• Reviewing contracts to highlight key obligations to end users and monitor end user implementation and performance of signed contracts.
• Ensure contract obligations are clearly understood by end users and accurately implemented.
• Visit project sites to monitor contract implementation and identify opportunities to improve contracting practices and processes and devise plans to implement these changes.
• Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Studying the requirements, duties and obligations of the company under contracts to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and relevant regulations.
• Meet regularly with project managers and contract end users to discuss contract matters and provide practical solutions.
• Maintain excellent working relationship with contract end users to ensure their needs are met with respect to contract drafting quality.
• Provide advice and guidance on contracts drafting, review and negotiation.
• Ensuring contract terms comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Investigating and addressing contract issues.

Compliance:

• Conduct Legal Risk, Compliance and Code of Business Conduct trainings among others;
• Liaise with the General Counsel to ensure that the Cement, Ready Mix and Geocycle Operations complies with Internal control processes and procedures in accordance with the Minimum Control Standards, International Legal Reporting Process, as well as the Nigerian corporate governance rules;
• Closely follow up on antitrust and competition law issues and keep the Company constantly informed;
• Annually cascade Lafarge Code of Business Conduct and Competition Compliance Programs to existing and new employees;
• Initiate and Implement the Document Retention Policy for filing and archiving of documents;
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required

Who you'll be working with

• Legal advisory and support, contract drafting and vetting, compliance monitoring, statutory filings, record keeping, legal risk and compliance trainings, etc.:

List of direct reports:

• None

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff.
• He/she also interacts regularly with shareholders, regulators/governmental agencies and the Board as required.

Key Performance Indicators

• Providing of legal advice and legal support to the Business units
• Vetting and drafting of contracts
• Compliance, risk, contract and legal management
• Legal and business negotiation
• Attend to customer disputes and other service complaint issues.

What we are looking for

• LL.B, BL Degree
• Minimum of 5 years post call with at least 3 years’ cognate experience.
• Work experience in a multinational business environment or commercial law firm will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of good practice
• Knowledge of current legal, statutory and regulatory issues
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Good IT skills and computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skills
• Good attention to detail.

Behavioral Competence

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Adaptable
• Tact and tolerant
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to set deadlines
• Resilient and Motivated

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Excellent managerial skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short and long range goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple project plans successfully and simultaneously.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Corporate Affairs Manager

Requisition ID: 9588
Location: Gombe, GO, NG, 762102

About the Job

• To manage the Lafarge Africa Plc’s Corporate Affairs in AshakaCem and the North-east: To ensure the Company’s corporate image and interests are safeguarded at all times. Manage projects such as AshakaCem Agricultural project and Project Alhairi on affordable housing in the North-eastern states of Nigeria.

What you'll be doing 

• The job holder is responsible for the development, influence, management and implementation strategies and tactics to lobby the State Governments in North-east to achieve suitable changes in Industrial & other policies, procedures, taxes and duties
• Strive to remove regulatory & political obstacles to business development
• Influence regulations that would stimulate demand growth through macro initiatives like construction of concrete roads, development of world-class infrastructure, ports & airports, low cost housing
• Have good understanding of issues and policies that could affect LafargeHolcim operations in AshakaCem and the North-east
• Develop, maintain and drive strategies to ensure beneficial relationships with key officials of government with a view to deriving business benefits for the company.
• Provide advice and make recommendations to the Company on internal processes and policies that will ensure consistent compliance to government policies and regulations.
• Coordinate the Company’s inputs to bills and proposed Policies by the Legislative and Executive at the states or otherwise secure beneficial sectorial and overall public policy, regulations and other outcomes from the three tiers of Government:
• Institute processes to ensure continuous monitoring, identification and coordination of inputs to Bills and policies proposed by government at all three tiers with a view to harnessing opportunities and mitigating risks to company therein.
• Proactively develop engagement strategies that will enable the company access benefits in government policies and laws.
• Identify and develop beneficial relationships with relevant public offices whose activities impact on the company’s Nigeria business.
• Engage relevant Ministries, departmental and Agencies (MDAs) whose activities impact on the Company’s operations to secure favorable policies, regulations and other outcomes
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic external stakeholders, especially government functionaries to the benefit of the company.
• Monitor and contribute to strategic initiatives of pan regional bodies such as ECOWAS.
• Coordinate the activities of Regional Regulatory personnel
• Ensure compliance to applicable government policy and monitor availability of all relevant documentations to meet compliance requirements.
• Institute, coordinate and drive organizational processes that will ensure the company’s compliance to environmental prescriptions.

Public Policy Advocacy & Development:

• Building & Maintaining Lafarge Image o Improve Lafarge Nigeria Corporate Relations with the North-eastern States and Local Governments in order to apply & receive approvals & licenses on a continued basis for smooth operations in all existing operations including factory and market place o Support to maintain close relationship with the Governors, Ministries and other Government

Community Relations:

• Ensure and co-ordinate peaceful Community relations Organise and Support AshakaCem operations and North-east
• Coordinate with corporate & public affairs functions in various operations
• Key contact to resolve issues with stakeholders, etc

What we are looking for

• University Degree in any discipline
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage staff.
• Strong strategic and business planning skills.
• Ability to plan and execute PR/Public affairs strategies.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively regarding the long-term development of an
• Organisation’s PR and public affairs work.
• Ability to produce high quality written reports on information and publishing for internal management purposes and for trustees.
• Good IT skills and computer literacy.
• Flexible approach to work and highly organised working practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to understand complex health-related and medical issues quickly.
• Ability to plan, execute and evaluate social media campaigns.
• An understanding of the value of good information and support services.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Works effectively in teams, builds team spirit and shows care and consideration for individuals.
• Adhering to principles and values
• Upholds ethics and values, acts with integrity and promotes equal opportunities in a confident and relaxed manner.
• Relating and networking Establishes effective relationships with customers and staff, networks
• Effectively within and without the organisation and relates well to individuals at all levels.
• Persuading and influencing
• Makes a strong impression on others, gains agreement and commitment through persuasion and negotiation.
• Manages conflict effectively.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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