Group Head, Administration Job at Sifax Group

Sifax Group is one of Africa’s fastest growing multinational corporations with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Group Head, Administration

Job Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully Onsite

Job Description

• As the Group Head, Administration, you will oversee daily administrative operations and lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient, secure, and cost-effective support services across the Group.
• You will be instrumental in developing strategic initiatives that align with the organization's growth objectives, while streamlining processes and enhancing service delivery across all administrative domains.
• You will report directly to the Group Corporate Director and supervise key units including facility management, fleet, protocol, store/inventory, and corporate security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic administrative processes to support organizational goals.
• Supervise general administrative functions across all business units.
• Manage facilities, property, fleet, and security operations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and safety.
• Oversee expatriate quota management and support services.
• Monitor and control administrative budgets across the Group.
• Ensure business continuity through proactive risk and security management.
• Drive improvements in inventory management and procurement systems.
• Deliver high-quality logistics and travel operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for outsourced services.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, continuous improvement, and excellence within the administrative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (HND/BSc) in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in administration, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
• MBA or advanced degree is an advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Administrative Professional) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing large teams and multi-location administrative functions.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and vendor coordination abilities.
• Must possess solid government liaison experience (e.g., Nigerian Police Force, LASBCA, other parastatals).