Apply for Dangote Petroleum Graduate Trainee Program 2026
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals wishes to announced the opening of the 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme for young graduates to commence professional careers in Africa’s largest oil and gas refining complex. The opportunity is designed for potential, vibrant and enthusiastic graduates willing to embark on a career in a world class industrial atmosphere.
As one of the most strategic energy projects on the African continent, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals maintains to play such a critical role in transforming the nation’s downstream oil and gas industry. The 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme reflects the organisation’s commitment to talent development, local capacitation and long term operational excellence.
About the Graduate Trainee Programme
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Graduate Trainee Programme is an intensive 18 month training programme meant to provide graduates with adequate industry knowledge, practical experience and exposure on large scale refinery operations. Trainees will be mentored by experienced professionals in the industry to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organisation.
During the programme, trainees will be exposed to various functional areas of refinery operations to inculcate in them technical competence, professional discipline and problem solving skills required in the oil and gas industry. In doing so, participants will be understanding the real-time operational process whilst working in a global business environment, meeting international standards.
The programme’s structure is aimed at building strong foundations for graduates for long-term career paths within the Dangote Group, especially in refining, petrochemicals, power, and support services.
Qualifications and Eligibility
The 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme is available to candidates of various academic backgrounds. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is recruiting for the positions of technical, technical support and support functions, and thus, the programmes are open to engineering, sciences, management and social graduates.
1) Technical:
Candidates with a First Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in the following areas are eligible under the technical category:
- Chemical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Geological science L
- aboratory science
- Biochemistry
The focus of these roles is core refinery and petrochemical laboratory analysis and production related processes.
2. Technical Support:
First Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Power Engineering
These disciplines cover refinery operations in equipment maintenance, power, automation and instrumentation aspects.
3. Support:
The programme also accepts graduates with a Degree or Diploma in:
- Accounting & Finance
- Social sciences
- Humanities Business
- Administration
- Law
- Information Technology S
upport roles are crucial for the refinery’s smooth running and include finance, administration, legal services, human resources and digital systems.
General Requirements
The following criteria are required for consideration into the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme.
- Minimum of Second Class Lower (Bachelor’s Degree) or HND Upper Credit.
- Must not be 28 years of age and above by 31st May, 2026.
- Strong interest in the oil and gas industry or petrochemical industry.
- Must be willing to learn, adapt and work in a fast paced industrial environment.
Benefits of the Programme
- On the job training and mentorship from professional mentors.
- Exposure to refinery and petrochemical operations.
- Competence building in many functional areas.
- Work with highly qualified/competent professionals.
- Career growth prospects in the Dangote Group.
The programme is therefore design to inculcate real graduate responsibilities and opportunity for long term empoloyment in one of the best Africa’s most advanced industrial facilities.
How to Apply for Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Graduate Trainee Programme
Interested and qualified candidates can apply online through the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Graduate Trainee Programme portal.
Link to Apply:
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Applicants are advised to make sure that all the information required during the application is correctly given.
Application Deadline
The date on which applications close is 31st May, 2026.
For this reason, interested individuals and entities should not wait until the deadline to apply for the program, as late applications may be ignored.
Graduates who want a strong entry point into the oil and gas industry should take this opportunity to experience and develop their skills in the industry and grow with a global recognised organisation.
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