Apply for Graduate Trainee Program at Lafarge Africa Plc
Are you a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in:
Engineering
Finance or
Business Management and eager to start an impactful career?
Lafarge Holdings is searching for passionate graduates ready to shape the future. Join the 2024 Graduate Trainee Program at Lafarge Africa Plc and “Build progress with us.”
Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world.
It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.
Applications are invited for:
Title: 2024 Lafarge Africa Graduate Trainee Program at Lafarge Africa Plc
Location: Nigeria
Description
The graduate trainee scheme is a comprehensive and structured program designed to provide graduates with valuable practical experience, professional development, and exposure to different aspects of the organization.
The scheme aims to cultivate a talented pool of individuals who will contribute to the company’s growth and success while fostering a pipeline of future leaders.
Selection Criteria
Recent university graduates with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in:
Engineering
Finance
Business Management
Minimum 2.2 CGPA
Maximum 0-2 years work experience
Strong academic performance and a genuine passion for the industry or field of interest.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership potential and a proactive approach to learning.
Adaptability and a willingness to embrace challenges and new experiences.
Objectives:
Skill Development
Cross-Functional Exposure
Mentorship and Guidance
Real-World Projects
Networking Opportunities
Focus Areas:
Engineering
Finance
Business Management
Logistics
Sales
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading Sub-Saharan Africa Building Solutions Company and member of Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, has announced the graduation of its 2022/23 Graduate Trainees at a ceremony held in Ewekoro, after a successful 18-month intensive training program.
The Lafarge Africa Graduate Trainee Program is designed to attract and nurture young, talented individuals who possess the qualifications and attributes to become exceptional leaders in their respective fields.
In particular, the 2022 stream focused on Industrial talent, and hence sought to attract primarily Engineering students.
The training program aims to bolster the company’s talent pipeline in crucial areas of the business while simultaneously promoting gender diversity and inclusion in line with the company’s Diversity and inclusion guidelines.
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After a meticulous selection process which involved reviewing over 5,000 applications, 15 outstanding candidates were identified with backgrounds in various Engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, etc.
Sixty percent of the successful applicants are female which is in line with Lafarge Africa’s commitment to Gender Diversity and Inclusion.
The successful candidates were then assigned to various units within the Industrial department and embarked on a comprehensive 18-month program that includes intensive functional training, classroom learning, and functional rotations.
The program concludes with a final learning session in a business school conducted in collaboration with the company’s esteemed partners at the Lagos Business School.
The Graduate Trainees are now ready to transition into their respective positions within the Industrial Department across the country.
Equipped with their newly acquired skills and knowledge, they are poised to make significant contributions to the organization’s operations, ensuring its effectiveness and success.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony, the Organisation & Human Resources Director, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Gbemiga Owolabi, stated:
“Our mission was to provide the organization with well-rounded individuals who are technically sound, having spent a sufficient amount of time training them, and of course also prepare them for leadership positions in the future.
Today’s event also shows Lafarge Africa’s commitment to gender equality and job creation.
Owolabi advised the graduates to have a growth mindset, embrace professionalism at all times, and put in the values, skills, and time required.
He also charged them to be ethical, aspirational, resilient, and look for the right mentorship.
“As you graduate today, look for a mentor and start building that network.
You need someone to guide you to support and fast-track your growth within the business.
Lastly, become a part of the champions that would make Lafarge a great place to work!”
Similarly, Johannes Diedericks, Industrial Director, Lafarge Africa Plc, while speaking to the graduates, noted: “You stand at the doorstep of your careers.
I have had the opportunity to review your progress during this period and what I see is young high potential individuals that can make the change.
Make yourself successful in the positions you have been nominated for because that will lead your way to the next big position.
On behalf of my colleagues, we’d like to say a big thank you to our mentors, coaches, and colleagues who have shared their professional expertise and experience with us, this has shaped us and given us the professional edge that we have now. All that we have received will allow us to explore our various talents. We will make everyone proud.”
Lafarge Africa is active in four business segments including Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete, and Solutions and products