We are in search of a highly motivated and proactive individual to take on the role of Head of Internal Audit for our esteemed Tanzania plant. This pivotal position involves not only leading our dedicated Internal Audit Team but also overseeing a wide range of activities across our various companies. By joining us in this crucial role, you will have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our organizational efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring that we uphold the highest standards of compliance and governance throughout our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and put into action a thorough internal audit plan for Dangote Cement.
• Supervise a group of internal auditors to guarantee efficient and successful audits.
• Offer strategic advice and suggestions to top management based on audit discoveries.
• Ensure adherence to internal guidelines, processes, and legal requirements.
• Oversee and evaluate the efficiency of internal controls and risk management procedures.
• Deliver audit findings to the Audit Committee and Executive Leadership.

Educational Qualification:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• MSc. in Accounting or MBA would be considered a plus.

Professional Qualification:

• Minimum of Associate Level Membership of the following professional bodies is a MUST: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or associated certifications.

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 20 years’ Financial and Operational Audit experience, 5 years in Executive Leadership
• Big 4, Global Corp/International experience preferred
• Diverse industry exposure e.g. Manufacturing, Energy
• Strong understanding of Financial Controls and Accounting Standards
• Familiarity with fraud indicators and SAP
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Proficient in financial reporting, analysis, and industry knowledge

2: Head of Electrical & Instrumentation

Job Summary

• To ensure availability of all Electrical & Instrumentation system/equipment by ensuring proper implementation of Maintenance management system.
• To assist the management in the attainment of company’s short term and long-term goals and directions.
• To maintain internal & external coordination.
• Spare part management & budget management.
• Project management

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the proper implementation of preventive, planned and predictive maintenance to maximise operational availability of machines/systems.
• Conducts root cause analysis of failures and evolves breakdown solutions.
• Manages Installation, testing and commissioning of various equipment.
• Ensures good liaison with local Government agencies and secures mandatory approvals.
• Prepares and controls the annual maintenance budget
• Sets relevant performance indicators and monitors their evolution
• Defines the missions and objectives of his workforce and carries out their performance reviews, promotes the quality of the work and motivates his personnel, develops their skill to keep abreast of technical developments
• Manages equipment spares & consumables and ensures quality control at the reception of spares
• Internal & external co-ordination and communication.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime
• Reviews complex problems and provide guidance for their solution.
• Keeps the seniors informed of all circumstances that could affect production.
• Responsible for proper implementation of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Prepares reports, analyzes data and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Performs any other responsibilities assigned by the Seniors time to time.
• Ensures the implementation of EHS practices in line with local regulations.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of twenty-eight (28) years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment, preferred Cement Plant experience and 5+ years’ experience in HOD level.

Skills and Behaviors

• Knowledge of cement products and cement manufacturing processes
• Expert knowledge of maintenance management methods, predictive inspection tools and of CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System).
• Extensive knowledge of Electrical engineering
• Knowledge of Cement Plant Instrumentation including DCS.
• Good knowledge of safety legislation and rules
• Good knowledge of ISO 9000 standards and TPM
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skill
• Excellent teamwork and co-ordination skills
• Innovation & Creativity

3: Process Engineer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor various sections of the production line from the Central Control Room (CCR).
• To ensure precision and adherence to standards in the cement production process.
• Provide relevant information and direction to patrollers and operators in the production line based on monitored operations in liaison with the shift coordination
• Monitor and control all sections of the plant process lines to ensure stable equipment operation, employee safety and compliance with prescribe standards and environmental regulations.
• Log in process data at specified intervals, documents and report operational activities accordingly.
• Ensure smooth operation of the crusher, raw mills, kiln, and cement mills by providing constant feedback and relevant guidance to shift coordinators, Engineers, Patrollers and Operators in the execution of the field work.
• Inform patrollers, Attendants and operators of failures, potential failure or trouble spots and provide direction for problem solving.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot potential operating problems, either in consultation with shift coordinators, Engineers and the section Head or independently when immediate action is necessary to ensure production resumes
• Continuously review the plant automation system and make recommendations for improvement based on leading practises
• Prepare detailed reports on the work undertaken in clear and concise manner
• Supervise casual staff to ensure all conveyors belts in the unit are clean and free from jamming.
• Ensure cement and clinker production targets are achieved during respective shift.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the section Head /HOD

Key Requirements

• Holder of BSc in Chemical and Processing Engineering or any related discipline.
• At least 2 years of working experience in relevant position.

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills both verbal and written (English and Swahili)
• Working knowledge of the cement production process
• Good knowledge of product quality parameters and quality control
• Good knowledge of crushing operations, equipment, and their functions
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Good supervisory skills
• Ability to pay attention to details