Graduate Jobs in a Smartcard Manufacturing and Commercial Printing Company

Cardstel is a smartcard manufacturing and commercial printing services provider of choice. We offer a unique blend of secure printing and personalisation solutions tailored-to-fit the specific needs of our customers. 
Weather it be customized payment card solution with IC chips, Magstripe (HICO/LOCO), holographic embossment, UV die or Multiple Pin Recharge Card or Glossy finish Printing, our State-of-the-art equipments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: Lagos
Job Description 

• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Minimum of a first degree in Social Science, Business Administration/Marketing
• A relevant master’s degree or professional qualifications will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience with exposure in sales and relationship management.

Job Title: IT Officer
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities and Duties 

• Develop strategic plans and implement operational plans to provide information technology infrastructure to support the County and department's business goals.
• Develop and implement work plans to accomplish work group objectives; assign work and monitor performance; take action in the full range of formal personnel activities.
• Oversee and provide consultation in the development of technology solutions to achieve business goals in a variety of operational areas.
• Create and foster partnerships with others to deliver and improve services as well as participates in forums of common interest to IT professionals.
• Establish policies and procedures as well as acceptable practices.
• Manage a portfolio of projects to be accomplished in the short- and long-term.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and work group productivity as well as a constructive operational environment and positive organizational behavior.
• Determine and act toward meeting work group resource needs.
• Prepare, negotiate and present budget and other funding proposals; monitor expenditures; and operate within budget allocation.
• Negotiate, prepare, review, and enforce contracts and service level agreements.
• Measure work productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as liaison between County and other agencies.

Ability: 

• Must have the ability to Present technology vision and strategies to department and agency management
• Manage multifaceted and technically sophisticated projects and on-going operations
• Develop strategic plans for operation and growth; analyze user needs, existing and emerging technology, costs/benefits, internal political considerations and utilize available financial and human resources
• Establish objectives, activities and timelines and completing the work within those parameters
• Advocate for needed resources
• Persuade and influence others and negotiate desired outcomes; communicate with others from varied socio-economic backgrounds, diverse cultural norms and conflicting priorities and needs
• Foster positive relationships and public relations.

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Candidate must have B.Sc or its equivalent in Computer Science/Computer Engineering; M.Sc is an advantage.
• Certification and proficiency on Programming languages, and Database.
• Core knowledge of My SQL Server Management.
• Competence in Data Analysis, Website Design and Management, Software and Hardware Maintenance and upgrade.

Job Title: Dispatch Supervisor
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities and Duties 

• Oversee or lead employees working at lower level dispatch.
• Handle all related activities of dispatch as needed like hiring, training, performance appraisals and terminations etc.
• Research and prepare resources to develop timely as well as efficient workflow.
• Manage development, research as well as reconcile departmental reports.
• Manage workflow and quota calendars of sub-contractor.
• Manage complete daily installations quota as well as service calls in different geographic territory areas.
• Maintain steady visibility to as well as track of every technician across every day.
• Identify issues or attain approvals for dispatching grid as submitted by Dispatcher Specialist on demand.
• Convey departmental tasks for guidance of management.
• Maintain contact with all clients as well as outside vendors inclusive of issue resolution.
• Conduct project management and coordinate duties as required.
• Execute personnel activities as per company’s policies as well as applicable laws.
• Prepare individual as well as departmental training plans.
• Ensure all staff members attain company as well as location standards.
• Monitor employees as well as operational processes.

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Proven work experience as a warehouse supervisor
• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency
• Ability to input, retrieve and analysis data
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• B.Sc degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensures the timely delivery of quality pharmaceutical products at the lowest possible cost:
• Participates in the selection of suppliers based on a criteria
• Conducts a comparative analysis on supplier prices
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of the suppliers
• Processes the necessary clearance documents
• Closely liaising with the clearing agents
• Ensures the proper management of procurement department operations in the absence of the Head of department:
• Carries out all necessary procurement activities
• Ensures the proper processing of assigned customer orders.
• Verifies quantification of orders
• Verifies that the required order is within the agreed budget
• Coordinates the Dispatch officer when processing the orders
• Submits final invoices to the Finance/ Accounts Department

Requirements/Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a procurement manager or procurement officer
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• BSc degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration

Job Title: Software Developer
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Reviewing current systems
• Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals
• Working closely with analysts, designers and staff
• Producing detailed specifications and writing the programme codes
• Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live
• Preparation of training manuals for users
• Maintaining the systems once they are up and running

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of payment app using Java, C++, PHP, HTML, etc
• Must be skilled in Java and strong skill in database management.
• Knowledge of Python is an added advantage
• Expertise in current computer hardware and software
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Eye for detail and identifying problems
• An understanding of business
• Analytical and commercial experience
• First Degree
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in App development and Database management.

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: Lagos
Position Summary

• This is a senior leadership position responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive, system-wide information security program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected.
• This includes aspects of corporate and regulatory compliance, administrative functions, risk management, as well as physical and technical security of corporate IT infrastructure and Cardstel’s backbone network systems.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (in relation to other staff): Line managing a team of two security experts.

Main Responsibilities
The majority of the work involves:

• Line managing a team of security experts, who will take responsibility for the implementation of advanced security features as well as providing support in the handling of high profile and escalated security incidents
• Overseeing and/or assisting in performing on-going security monitoring and continuous improvement of information systems including risk assessment, gap analyses, new security capabilities assessments and recommendations
• Establishing and maintaining processes to ensure that all users are trained to conduct themselves in a manner which ensures they fulfill their IT/IS security responsibilities
• Oversee regulatory compliance, establish and implement cyber security-related policies and establish and oversee the organization's security architecture

Working closely with:

• IT and software development staff to ensure that all solutions/software proposed by their teams are compliant with security policies
• Chief Network Operations Officer to ensure that all the network services are compliant with security policies
• Head of Operations to support the handling of security incidents
• Senior executives to establish disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plan

Person Specification, Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required (Essential)

• Bachelor's Degree (Masters preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field required
• Significant experience in a large, complex environment with primary focus of activities in information security, with at least two years in a direct, senior leadership role with information security
• Ability to lead the development/adoption and collaboratively enforce comprehensive information security policies, procedures and standards
• Broad and current understanding of security risks and controls
• Demonstrable experience of working closely with IT/IS functions to establish pragmatic/optimum security infrastructure solutions to identified risks
• Proficient in taking complex/technical subject matter and refining/presenting to the business at any level so as to result in understanding and appreciation

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Proven experience in communicating effectively with senior management, especially when sensitive issues are involved
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills
• Flexibility and willingness to partner with key stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial look at bringing security solutions to the community

Desirable:

• Specialization in information security or forensics preferred
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSK, PCI DSS qualifications
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001, Data Protection and other regulatory environments
• ITIL V3, CobiT, COSO

Job Title: Loader
Location: Lagos
Responsibility and Duties

• Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
• Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Operate Loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Loader.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of a first degree in any Social Science course
• Proven ability to work independently
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Must be able to speak & understand English
• Valid Driver's license required

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume to: awele.nwandu@cardstel.com.ng