Recruitment at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO), established in 2003 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the fastest-growing oil exploration and production companies in Africa. With operations in multiple countries and expanding, SEEPCO has built a strong and diversified global presence. It is the only Indian-origin company producing in an OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) nation and the largest independent company in Nigeria. The group’s substantial valuation itself is a testimonial for its contribution to Nigeria’s economy with an addition of over 2.5% to federal revenue. With over 20 years of experience in upstream and downstream operations, SEEPCO remains committed to growth, innovation, and excellence in the energy sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Document Controller

Location: Nigeria

Requirements
What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in document control & invoice management preferably within a multinational environment.
• Knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such as Aconex and SharePoint.
• Strong editing, organizational & communication skills.
• Proficient typing and editing abilities.
• Excellent data organization skills.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: emmanuel.ojoye@energy-mgt.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Admin Officer

Location: Nigeria

Requirements
What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience as an Admin Officer, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such as Aconex and SharePoint.
• Strong editing, organizational & communication skills.
• Proficient typing and editing abilities.
• Excellent data organization skills.
• Hands-on experience with MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: emmanuel.ojoye@energy-mgt.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist would be responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end recruitment strategies to attract, assess, and onboard qualified talents and skilled workers based on project recruitment, this includes managing workforce planning, talent sourcing, mobilization, and onboarding.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement tailored talent acquisition process aligned with project needs and manpower forecasts.
• Partner with project managers, line managers (Engineering, Construction, HSE, QA/QC, etc.), and contractors to define manpower needs for each project phase.

Talent Sourcing & Selection:

• Lead sourcing initiatives for project-specific roles (engineering, fabrication, procurement, site construction, commissioning, etc.).
• Conduct competency-based interviews and assessments with project managers

Workforce Mobilization:

• Coordinate pre-employment documentation and onboarding logistics.
• Monitor mobilization schedules to meet construction milestones.

Employer Branding & Stakeholder Management:

• Promote the project as an employer of choice through targeted communication and branding campaigns.
• Partner with other team members to enhance candidate engagement and retention.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate manpower dashboards and recruitment trackers.
• Generate weekly/monthly recruitment status reports and present them to project management.
• Monitor key metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, mobilization rate, attrition rate).

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor the recruitment team, ensuring alignment with HR best practices and project ethics.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Performance Indicators

• Recruitment cycle time and position fill rate
• Compliance with the project manpower plan
• Cost-per-hire and retention rate
• Quality of hire and mobilization efficiency
• Stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications: CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent preferred.
• 10–20 years HR/Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 5 years in construction or oil & gas projects.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume technical and field recruitment.

Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic workforce planning
• Project-based recruitment
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Data-driven decision making
• Leadership and team development
• Agility and problem-solving.

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Careers@energy-mgt.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of payroll processing for both office and site-based employees.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, PENSION administration, group life insurance and all other statutory deductions, accurate and timely compilation of monthly salary, overtime and other allowances, liaise with Manpower Contractor on employee complains on salary shortage or related issues, maintain proper documentation, reconciliation, and employee records.
• End-to-end payroll processing for site and office employees within the project, including overtime validation, attendance regularization, monthly allowance and statutory deductions.
• Collaborate with site HR and project administrators to ensure accurate data submission for payroll inputs i.e manual attendance and overtime.
• Maintain employee records related to attendance, leave, and statutory deductions.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, pension, and statutory remittances (e.g., PAYE, NSITF, NHF, and pension).
• Handle payroll queries from site and office employees in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage payroll system updates and implement best practices for accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll information.
• Coordinate with the company designated Manpower Contractors on statutory filings.

Qualification / Requirements / Experience

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of payroll processing experience, preferably within the construction, oil & gas, or manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, and statutory deductions.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Experience working in multi-site or project-based environments.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Sound understanding of HR and finance interdependencies.
• Problem-solving and process improvement mindset.

Application Closing Date
28th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Careers@energy-mgt.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.