How to Apply Online for NNPC Recruitment 2019

The NNPC Recruitment has begun, and with this article, we want to show you how to apply for NNPC jobs using the NNPC recruitment portal.

But first, let’s talk about the NNPC.

NNPC stands for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. It is also the organization through which the Nigerian government manages issues related to the petroleum industry

The head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu who also serves as the Minister of State for Petroleum. Now let’s talk about the recruitment process.

In a report, NNPC’s Group General Manager (Public Affairs Division), Mr. Ndu Ughmadu said: “We are going to recruit people from different engineering fields, especially fresh graduates and equally in the administrative areas.”

According to the NNPC Recruitment portal 2019 which was opened on Wednesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Recruitment for 2019 has begun. This means the parastatal is currently looking for qualified and experienced hands to fill up its vacant positions.

Before you can apply, you should meet some requirements. We would also like to add that the portal strongly advises applicants not to make any payment to anyone during the application process. Here are the requirements for a successful application.

Requirements for NNPC recruitment 2019

If you wish to apply for the NNPC jobs, you need to have the following:

1. Five (5) credit grades in WASC/GCE/SSCE including Maths, English and three other relevant subjects obtained in one sitting.
2. ND, NCE, HND Bachelor’s Degree (BSC) with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in any of the science disciplines listed below.
3. NYSC Discharge Certificate.
4. Ability to work with basic computer applications (e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
5. Geographical mobility within and outside your state of residence and some other ones that will be stated on the official portal.

When you open the portal, the job openings are divided into two categories: Graduate Trainee and Experienced Hire. Each group has unique requirements.

Requirements for Graduate Trainee

These are requirements for graduate trainees/ entry level staff.

• Applicants for this category should not be above 28 years of age and must have graduated from their respective higher institutions not earlier than 2014.
• Applicant must possess any of the following qualifications in the disciplines listed below:
• Bachelor’s Degree in First Class/Second Class Upper Division
• Bachelor’s Degree in Second Class Lower Division and a completed Master’s Degree
• HND (minimum of Upper Credit) with a completed Master’s Degree.
• Must have completed NYSC (have an NYSC discharge certificate) or possess NYSC exemption certificate as at the time of applying for the job.

NNPC recruitment 2019 Graduate Trainee Courses

if you have a degree in any of the courses listed below, you can apply for the vacancies at on the NNPC 2019 Portal.

Geology, Geophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science, Basin Modelling, Surveying and Architecture, Petroleum, Gas, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Power, Software, Computer, Environmental, Marine, Materials/Metallurgical and Pipeline Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Management, Purchasing & Supply, Management Information System and Human Resource Management, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Geography, Public Administration and International Relations/Studies, Mass Communication, English and History and Law.

Experienced Hires

These are openings for applicants who are professionals and have years of experience in their various fields. They will be recruited into the positions of Senior Officers/Supervisory or Managerial Cadres. These individuals will be part of teams that will contribute to the achievement of NNPC’s strategic goals. Their duties include:

• Offer professional and leadership competence needed to fulfill NNPC’s business objectives.
• Create and carry out strategies for enhanced operations.
• Ensure cost efficiency and adherence to stated rules related to the Corporations operations.
• Motivate and develop teams.

Here are the requirements for various positions under this category.

Requirements for Senior Officer/ Supervisory Cadre Positions

Applicants in this category should have skills in the following disciplines listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree in First Class/Second Class Upper Division
• 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
  • Geosciences
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Well Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Operations Engineering
  • Health Safety and Environment
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Commercial
  • Finance, Accounts, Audit, Taxation & Insurance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Public Affairs
  • Legal
  • Medical
  • Security
• Applicants must have completed the NYSC Program.
• Applicants must not be more than 34 and 37 years of age respectively as at 31st December 2018.
• Applicants must possess a minimum of 6 and nine years’ relevant experience respectively.
• Applicants must have a strategy, people management, information technology, regulatory/compliance management skills.
• Applicants are advised to adhere strictly to the age and experience requirements specific to each job/position.
• Applicants should upload CVs with not more than three pages.
• Applicants need to upload not more than three relevant professional certifications.

Requirements for Managerial Cadre

Applicants in this category should have skills in the following disciplines listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree in First Class/Second Class Upper Division
• 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
  • Geosciences
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Well Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Operations Engineering
  • Health Safety and Environment
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Commercial
  • Finance, Accounts, Audit, Taxation & Insurance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Public Affairs
  • Legal
  • Medical
  • Security
• Applicants must have completed the NYSC Program.
• Applicants must not be more than 45 years of age as at 31st December 2018.
• Applicants must possess a minimum of 18 years’ relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 – 5 years at Managerial/Leadership level in an organization of similar size.
• Applicants must have possessed strategic, people management, information technology, regulatory/compliance management skills.
• Applicants are advised to adhere strictly to the age and experience requirements specific to each job.
• Applicants should upload CVs with not more than three pages.
• Applicants need to upload not more than three relevant professional certifications.
• If you meet any of the listed criteria under any of the job openings, you can now begin the registration process on the NNPC recruitment portal for 2019.

How to Apply for Jobs on the NNPC Recruitment Portal 2019

Here are the steps.

• To get started Visit the NNPC recruitment portal Here- https://careers.nnpcgroup.com/
• Depending on if you are applying for Graduate Trainee or experienced hire, you can click here or here directly
• Scroll Down and Select either the Graduate Trainee link or Experienced Hire Link.
• You will be required to create an account if you have not already done so
• If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. To do this, Enter your email address, password, First Name, and Surname.
• Finally, Click on Create Account
• Aptitude tests will be conducted for candidates whose applications meet the recruitment process online.

If your application meets the stated requirements, you will be invited for an aptitude test. For more information, you can follow NNPC’s Twitter handle @NNPCgroup

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