Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Logistics

Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Logistics Job Details | Dangote Industries Limited

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Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Logistics

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Date: 11 May 2026

Location:

DIL HQ-Lagos, DIL HQ-Lagos

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure & Logistics, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) serves as a senior high-impact strategic support officer, providing expert technical, analytical, and operational assistance directly to the MD. This role combines rigorous analytical capability with sophisticated coordination skills and bridges the gap between the MD's office and the various business units within the Infrastructure & Logistics division as well as external partners (government agencies, contractors, port authorities), ensuring that decisions are evidence-based, projects are on track, and strategic priorities are effectively executed. The Technical Assistant translates complex technical data, insights, reports and strategic intent into actionable plans, coordinates cross-functional workstreams, and ensures the MD is fully informed and equipped to drive the division's overarching objectives.

Given the Dangote Group's significant investments in maritime infrastructure and logistics, this role requires an individual who can understand technical nuances, prepare high-stakes presentations, manage complex project timelines, and represent the MD professionally. The primary objective is to amplify the MD's effectiveness by handling strategic technical business support, thereby enabling the MD to focus on leading the group’s ports, trade-enabling infrastructure platforms, and regional expansion strategy.

 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct in-depth technical research, feasibility analysis, and due diligence on infrastructure and logistics projects, presenting findings with clear recommendations to the MD. 

Prepare high-quality technical briefs, executive presentations, board papers, and position documents on behalf of the MD for internal and external stakeholders. 

Monitor and track the progress of key infrastructure and logistics projects, highlighting risks, delays, and performance variances, and recommending corrective actions. 

Liaise with project managers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to obtain status updates and ensure alignment with the MD's strategic directives. 

Review engineering and technical reports, contracts, and design documents to ensure they meet organizational standards and regulatory requirements before MD sign-off. 

Coordinate and facilitate technical meetings, workshops, and site visits; prepare minutes, action logs, and follow-up reports ensuring timely closure of all action items. 

Analyse operational data, KPIs, and financial metrics across infrastructure and logistics assets, identifying trends and presenting insights to support decision-making. 

Manage the MD's technical correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate responses to technical queries from government agencies, partners, and business units. 

Support the development, review, and implementation of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance frameworks for the division. 

Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the MD, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes align with strategic priorities. 

Maintain a dynamic database of infrastructure assets, project portfolios, vendor performance records, and regulatory submissions. 

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