Human Resources

Recruiter

Novus Consulting Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Human ResourcesFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 30, 2026

Job Functions

  • Forecast manpower needs with HR and Operations based on contracts, new business and attrition.
  • Source and maintain a pipeline of qualified, deployable security and operational personnel to meet urgent staffing needs.
  • Conduct interviews and assess candidates' integrity, fitness, communication and role suitability.
  • Coordinate background checks, character references, guarantor verification, medical examinations, drug screening and credential validation.
  • Liaise with relevant security and regulatory agencies to verify candidates' records and clearances.
  • Escalate vetting concerns to the CSO or HR Manager before employment offers are issued.
  • Coordinate shortlisting, employment documentation, onboarding, identification cards, insurance and pre-deployment training.
  • Maintain confidential personnel records and ensure compliance with statutory documentation requirements.
  • Collaborate with Operations on client staffing needs, urgent replacements and deployment timelines.
  • Build recruitment networks through agencies, community leaders, training institutions and ex-service personnel associations.
  • Prepare periodic recruitment reports on sourcing, time-to-fill, vetting outcomes and cost-per-hire.

Experience, Qualification and Required Skills

  • HND or BSc in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field.
  • 2 - 5 years' recruitment experience, including at least two years in private security, facilities, fleet management or a similar high-volume environment.
  • Proven experience in high-volume recruitment, candidate vetting and managing multiple vacancies across locations.
  • Strong interviewing, character-assessment, communication and organizational skills.
  • High integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR or applicant tracking systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure, respond to urgent staffing needs and travel across Nigeria at short notice.
  • Physical fitness and resilience.

Added Advantages

  • CIPM, SHRM or equivalent HR certification.
  • Military, paramilitary or police background, or experience in a licensed private security company.
  • Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, NSCDC regulations and relevant FRSC requirements.
  • Proficiency in Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
Apply Now
Send your CV along with a cover letter tosantos.da-silva@novusconsulting.com.ng

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

Novus Consulting Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

October 30, 2026

Created

October 19, 2026

More opportunities

Similar roles you might like

Head Of Operations (downstream Oil And Gas)

iRecruiters Africa Limited

Nationwide, nigeria

full-time

Job Objective: The client is looking to hire a highly experienced Head of Operations with deep expertise in fleet management, logistics, and downstream oil and gas operations. The role will oversee fleet utilization, transportation planning, dispatch, route management, driver performance, vehicle maintenance, depot coordination, safety, operational controls, and service delivery across the company's locations nationwide. The successful candidate must be a strong hands-on operator who understands the realities of managing a large commercial fleet and long-distance petroleum product transportation. The ideal candidate will take overall responsibility for ensuring the efficient, safe, reliable, and cost-effective movement of petroleum products across the company's operations. Key Responsibilities: Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the company's operations, fleet, transportation, and logistics functions. Take full responsibility for the operational performance, availability, utilization, and productivity of the company's 100+ truck fleet. Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly transportation plans for the efficient movement of petroleum products between depots, service stations, customers, and other approved destinations. Oversee route planning, truck scheduling, dispatch, delivery coordination, and turnaround times to maximize fleet efficiency and minimize idle time. Coordinate with depots to ensure timely loading, accurate documentation, dispatch, and delivery of petroleum products. Establish effective systems for monitoring trucks throughout their journeys and maintain visibility on trip status, delivery timelines, delays, and exceptions. Monitor key fleet KPIs including truck availability, utilization, turnaround time, trip completion, delivery performance, fuel consumption, downtime, maintenance costs, and cost per trip. Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize vehicle uptime and minimize breakdowns and operational disruptions. Ensure all trucks are properly maintained, roadworthy, licensed, insured, documented, and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements. Lead the recruitment, deployment, supervision, performance management, and development of drivers and other fleet personnel. Establish and enforce clear driver performance standards covering safety, punctuality, vehicle care, route compliance, fuel management, and delivery performance. Ensure strict compliance with HSE and operational safety requirements for the loading, transportation, and delivery of petroleum products. Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenditure, trip costs, and other fleet-related expenses, identifying and addressing inefficiencies, leakages, and unnecessary costs. Develop and implement effective controls to minimize unauthorized trips, fuel losses, vehicle misuse, avoidable breakdowns, and other operational losses. Ensure timely replenishment and delivery of petroleum products to the company's retail outlets and other customers in line with operational requirements. Work closely with Finance, Retail, Procurement, HSE, Security, Sales, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of business operations. Manage relationships with depots, workshops, mechanics, transport partners, drivers, regulatory stakeholders, and other key operational service providers. Develop contingency and incident-response procedures covering accidents, breakdowns, security risks, route disruptions, delays, and other operational emergencies. Prepare regular operational reports and provide management with clear visibility into fleet performance, logistics activities, operational costs, risks, and areas requiring corrective action. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce transportation costs, increase fleet productivity, and improve service delivery. Lead and develop a high-performing operations and fleet management team, establishing clear KPIs, accountability, and performance standards. Provide operational input into fleet acquisition, replacement, expansion, new routes, new locations, and other strategic business decisions. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Transport Management, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required. 10 - 15+ years of progressive experience in fleet management, transportation, logistics, operations, or supply chain, with significant experience at a senior management level. Professional qualifications in logistics, fleet management, supply chain, transportation, or operations management will be an added advantage. Strong downstream oil and gas experience is required, particularly in petroleum product transportation, distribution, haulage, or retail operations. Must be a core fleet and logistics professional with demonstrable experience managing a substantial commercial truck fleet. Proven experience managing 100+ trucks or a similarly large-scale fleet will be a significant advantage. Strong hands-on experience in petroleum product transportation and nationwide distribution. Proven experience in route planning, dispatch management, truck scheduling, depot coordination, and delivery management. Strong understanding of heavy-duty trucks, tankers, trailers, fleet maintenance, preventive maintenance, and vehicle uptime. Demonstrable experience managing commercial drivers and large, geographically dispersed operational teams. Strong knowledge of petroleum transportation safety standards, HSE requirements, and relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of fleet operating costs, fuel consumption, trip costing, maintenance expenditure, and operational cost control. Experience with fleet management, GPS/tracking, logistics, or transportation management systems will be an advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use operational data to improve efficiency and control costs. Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance safety, operational efficiency, service delivery, and profitability. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. High level of integrity, accountability, discipline, and attention to operational detail. Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the company's operational locations nationwide.

18 days ago

Executive Assistant To The Senior Pastor

iRecruiters Africa Limited

Africa, nigeria

full-time

The successful candidate will provide executive, administrative, travel, hospitality, and personal logistics support to the Senior Pastor, ensuring excellent organization, responsiveness, confidentiality, and seamless follow-through across assigned responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Manage the Senior Pastor's calendar, appointments, counselling sessions, meetings, and schedules. Coordinate meetings, invitations, agendas, attendance confirmations, virtual meetings, minutes, action points, and reminders. Manage official and selected personal correspondence, including invitations, acknowledgements, appreciation letters, birthday greetings, donor correspondence, and other important communications. Maintain an organized digital filing and cloud-based document management system. Manage reception and hospitality for guests visiting the Senior Pastor's office, including refreshments and general office readiness. Coordinate approved personal and household administrative obligations, including bills, routine procurements, vehicle fueling, and other assigned responsibilities. Support digital operations, including cloud storage, digital calendars, online meetings, electronic payments, appointment systems, email management, and productivity tools. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, flight bookings, itineraries, check-ins, ground transportation, airport protocol, and related travel logistics. Coordinate assigned household and domestic logistics, including vehicle servicing, service providers, and other administrative needs. Ensure timely follow-up on assignments and proactively anticipate the Senior Pastor's administrative needs. Requirements Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline. 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Executive Administration, or a similar role. Proven experience supporting a senior executive, principal, business leader, or high-profile individual. Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills. Highly digitally savvy, with strong proficiency in calendars, email, cloud storage, online meeting platforms, and productivity tools. Strong attention to detail, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment. Proactive, service-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and able to anticipate needs without constant supervision. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively under pressure. Experience with travel coordination, protocol, hospitality, and personal logistics will be an added advantage.

18 days ago

Transport Manager (downstream Oil & Gas Sector)

iRecruiters Africa Limited

Lagos, nigeria

full-time

The company is seeking to hire a a Transport Manager who will lead the organisation's logistics and fleet operations. The role is responsible for complete fleet management, terminal/loading depot operations, driver administration, and preventative maintenance schedules for product delivery trucks/tankers to ensure maximum truck availability and minimal operational downtime. Key Responsibilities Oversee the routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance of all heavy-duty petroleum trucks/tankers; schedule repairs to minimize vehicle downtime. Supervise loading, dispatching, transit tracking, and unloading operations across petroleum depots/terminals in Lagos. Train, and supervise fleet drivers and motor mechanics; enforce strict compliance with defensive driving, road safety regulations, and speed limits. Implement strict fuel consumption controls, route tracking (GPS/Telematics), and product integrity measures to prevent product theft or transit shortages. Ensure all haulage vehicles maintain up-to-date licensing, roadworthiness certificates, NMDPRA haulage permits, insurance policies, and safety equipment (fire extinguishers, valves, spill kits). Negotiate terms with spare part vendors, third-party workshops, and logistics partners to optimize operational cost per kilometer. Requirements B.Sc. or HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 4 - 6 years' hands-on experience in fleet and logistics management, specifically within heavy-duty petroleum tanker haulage in the downstream sector. Strong understanding of diesel engine maintenance, GPS tracking systems, depot loading mechanics, and road safety regulations (FRSC, NMDPRA). High operational firmness, route optimization, emergency response management, sound negotiation, and team management skills.

18 days ago

Head Of Audit (downstream Oil & Gas Sector)

iRecruiters Africa Limited

Africa, nigeria

full-time

The company is seeking to hire a Head of Audit who will oversee the internal audit, risk management, and compliance function for the company. This role will establish robust risk frameworks, conduct comprehensive financial, operational, and station wet-stock audits, and provide independent assurance to Executive Management and the Board. Key Responsibilities Formulate and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan covering retail stations, depots, transport operations, corporate finance, and procurement. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems, identify operational vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements to prevent fraud, financial leakage, and inventory theft. Design and lead field audits across retail stations and terminals, focusing on dip reconciliation, cash control, product receiving, and inventory variance investigations. Conduct deep-dive financial audits, revenue assurance tests, procurement reviews, and special investigations into suspected irregularities or compliance breaches. Prepare clear, actionable audit reports detailing findings, business risks, and management recommendations; track implementation of audit remediation plans. Monitor organizational adherence to statutory requirements, tax laws, NMDPRA regulations, and corporate policies. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Full Certification (ICAN or ACCA) is mandatory. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CISA is an added advantage. Minimum of 8 - 10 years' progressive internal or external audit experience, including at least 3 - 5 years in a leadership role. Experience within downstream oil and gas (retail) operations is preferred. Extensive knowledge of wet-stock auditing, inventory reconciliation, accounting software (e.g., Zoho Books, QuickBooks), forensic investigation, and risk analysis. High level of integrity, objectivity, sharp analytical acumen, and strong report-writing skills.

18 days ago

General Manager, Retail (downstream Oil & Gas Sector)

iRecruiters Africa Limited

Kano, nigeria

full-time

The company is seeking to hire a General Manager who will take overall strategic and operational leadership of the organisation's retail station operations across Kano and the northern territory. The successful candidate will drive revenue growth, maintain regulatory compliance, oversee station managers, optimize inventory distribution, and enforce service standards across all retail stations in the region. Key Responsibilities Direct and manage overall retail operations across all stations in Kano, ensuring alignment with corporate growth targets and operating guidelines. Take ownership of regional sales performance, manage operational budgets, control retail expenses, and implement strategies to increase throughput (PMS, AGO, DPK, Lubricants). Monitor wet-stock movements, product pricing, dip measurements, and reconciliations to eliminate product losses, variance, or shrinkage across all stations. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Station Managers; establish uniform KPIs, enforce cash-handling controls, and minimize station downtime. Drive strict enforcement of safety, environmental compliance, and emergency protocols across all retail outlets. Manage relationships with regulatory authorities (NMDPRA, state agencies, local authorities) and local communities to ensure seamless operations and zero sanction exposure. Enforce strict brand visual identity, pump accuracy, and exceptional service delivery across all Kano branches. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline. MBA or Master's degree is an added advantage. Minimum of 8 - 10 years' experience in downstream oil and gas retail operations, with at least 4 years in a senior managerial capacity overseeing multi-station retail networks. Strong working knowledge of the Northern/Kano retail fuel market dynamics, supply routes, and local regulatory landscape. High-level strategic thinking, operational control, P&L management, wet-stock auditing, crisis management, leadership, and team building.

18 days ago

Business Development Manager (downstream Oil & Gas Sector)

iRecruiters Africa Limited

Northern Nigeria, nigeria

full-time

As part of its business expansion strategy, the company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across Northern Nigeria, with a particular focus on opportunities within the downstream oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and converting new business opportunities, developing strategic relationships, expanding the customer base and driving revenue growth across the region. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in the downstream oil and gas sector, with a good understanding of petroleum products, commercial fuel sales, distribution, supply and related downstream activities. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement business development strategies for the Northern region. Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the downstream oil and gas sector. Develop relationships with prospective customers, commercial clients, distributors and strategic partners. Generate, manage, and convert a strong pipeline of business opportunities. Identify opportunities for petroleum product supply, commercial fuel sales, distribution and other related services. Conduct market research to identify customer needs, market trends and emerging opportunities. Develop and present commercial proposals and negotiate business terms with prospective clients. Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for account growth. Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts across Northern Nigeria. Monitor competitor activities and provide market intelligence to support business decisions. Work closely with operations, finance and other internal teams to ensure effective execution of business opportunities. Track business development activities, sales performance, revenue generation, and pipeline development. Prepare regular reports on market activities, prospective clients, business pipeline and commercial performance. Represent the company at relevant industry meetings, networking events and business engagements. Travel extensively across the Northern region as required. Requirements Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles, with strong experience in the downstream oil and gas sector. Strong understanding of petroleum products, commercial fuel sales, distribution, supply or related downstream activities. Established business relationships and networks across Northern Nigeria will be a strong advantage. Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and convert new business opportunities. Ability to work independently, manage multiple opportunities, and deliver against business development targets. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and relationship-management skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders. Good knowledge of the Northern Nigerian business environment. Willingness to travel extensively across the region.

18 days ago