Administrative Manager

About the role

The Administrative Manager will lead the planning, coordination and supervision of all administrative and general service functions for Dangote Cement Transport at the Ibese site. This role ensures efficient support to transport operations through effective facilities management, staff logistics, documentation, vendor oversight and cost optimisation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day administrative functions across the Ibese base and other operational sites.
• Develop, implement and enforce administrative policies, procedures and service standards.
• Coordinate activities of clerical, security, cleaning and facility support teams.
• Supervise maintenance, repair and utilisation of company facilities, offices and staff accommodations.
• Ensure availability and performance of utilities such as power, water and internet.
• Manage staff movement logistics, including vehicle allocation for official assignments and material transport.
• Oversee drivers assigned to administrative duties and enforce driving standards.
• Procure administrative items and consumables in collaboration with the Procurement Unit within approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate records of office inventory, material issuance and asset usage.
• Supervise external service providers, contractors and facility maintenance vendors, negotiating contracts for cost‑effectiveness and quality.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and statutory requirements for third‑party engagements.
• Manage employee welfare programmes, uniform distribution, staff recognition events and health/insurance administration.
• Prepare and manage the administrative department’s annual budget, monitor expenditures and enforce cost‑control measures.
• Generate and present periodic administrative reports and expenditure summaries to management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.

Required skills