Job Title

Fire/Safety Assistant

Job Objectives

• Ensure fire safety within the Terminal by conducting fire prevention activities, maintaining firefighting equipment and responding to emergencies.


• Participating in fire drills, maintaining fire engines and supporting environmental cleanliness through de-greasing, dust suppression, and hopper washing.

Organisation: Dangote Ports Operations

Department: HSSE & Sustainability

Office: GDNL Terminal ‘E’ Building Apapa Port Complex, Apapa Wharf, Lagos-Nigeria.

Reports to: Head of HSSE & Sustainability

Job Responsibilities

• Fire Prevention – Conduct safety patrols, gas tests, and enforce fire prevention measures.


• Equipment Maintenance – Inspect, maintain, and report on firefighting equipment and fire engines. 


• Emergency Response – Respond to fire incidents and execute emergency evacuation plans.                                                        


• Cleaning & Dust Control – Oversee quay apron washing, dust suppression, and hopper cleaning.   


• Cleaning & Dust Control – Oversee quay apron washing, dust suppression, and hopper cleaning.                                                               


• Training & Awareness – Carry out weekly toolbox/ safety catch-up sessions as well as support fire drills and educate personnel on fire safety


• Incident Reporting – Document and escalate accidents, near misses, and hazards.                                                


• Other Duties – Perform additional tasks as assigned by Management.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Competence Requirements

• At least 30 years as at time of application.


• Basic fire safety knowledge


• Understanding of firefighting equipment


• Foundational skills in basic firefighting or first aid (or a willingness to learn).


• Understand emergency response basics


• Awareness of dust and fire hazard conditions.


• Alert, vigilant, physically fit and able to work under pressure.


• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Educational Qualification

• West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE / SSCE / GCE / NECO / NABTEB).

Professional Qualification

• Basic Firefighting, Fire Warden, or First Aid certification is a strong advantage (or a mandatory willingness to undergo immediate corporate training).

Desired Experience

• Prior experience in a safety, security, or firefighting role within a port terminal, logistics hub, or heavy industrial facility is highly preferred.


• Ability to operate a fire engine.