Head of Electrical & Instrumentation at Dangote Industries Limited

Date: Oct 12, 2026

Location: Mtwara Plant Tanzania, Mtwara Plant Tanzania

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

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