NNPC Website Crashes Minutes After Announcing Job Vacancies for Young Nigerians

In the early hours of Friday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited announced job vacancies for young Nigerians via its social media channels. 

The announcement, which directed applicants to the NNPC website, stated: “WE ARE HIRING! Are you passionate about building an exciting career in NNPC Limited?” Minutes after the post went live, the NNPC website crashed due to the high volume of traffic.

NNPC emphasized that it will not be responsible for applications submitted on any other website and reiterated that it does not charge any fees for job application submissions.

 Available Positions and Requirements

 Supervisory Cadre

Requirements:

1. Provide professional and leadership expertise

2. Achieve NNPC’s business objectives

3. Develop and implement strategies for operational excellence

4. Ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance with statutory regulations

5. Drive team performance and development

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in First Class/Second Class Upper Division

- HND (Distinction)

- Bachelor’s Degree in Second-Class Lower Division with a completed Master’s Degree

- HND (Minimum of Upper Credit) with a completed Master’s Degree

Courses:

- Geosciences

- Petroleum Engineering

- Well Engineering

- General Engineering

- Operations Engineering

- Commercial

- Finance, Accounts, Audit, Taxation & Insurance

- Information Technology

- Legal

 Graduate Trainee

Responsibilities:

1. Support the implementation of organizational processes

2. Deliver cost-effective business outcomes

3. Support line managers/supervisors in developing and implementing strategic work plans

4. Support delivery of project team assignments

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in First Class/Second Class Upper Division

- HND (Distinction)

- Bachelor’s Degree in Second-Class Lower Division with a completed Master’s Degree

- HND (Upper Credit) with a completed Master’s Degree

Additional Requirements:

- Graduated from an accredited university/polytechnic/monotechnic not earlier than 2019

- Completed NYSC

- Applicants must be no older than 28 years as of December 31, 2024

- Possess good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills

Interested applicants have until August 20, 2024, to submit their applications.