IT Support Officer (Entry Level) at African Industries Group

Posted on Tue 14th Jul, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community. AIG owes its success to the core philosophy of ‘Building the Future Together’. Its business strategy is inclusive, sustainable, and not only benefits stakeholders but also positively impacts the environment and society.

It has been predominantly a manufacturing company, with operational excellence benchmarked to global standards. The group has around 35 state of the art manufacturing plants and facilities located in various locations across Nigeria, creating employment opportunities. Its investment and expansion in manufacturing with the latest functional technology provides long term employment to thousands of Nigerians, for people from across the globe. It also creates ancillary employment for many more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Support Officer (Entry Level)

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line technical support for desktops, laptops, operating systems, software applications, and end-user devices, ensuring minimal downtime across plant and office operations.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot networking equipment, including switches, routers, LAN/WAN connectivity, IP addressing, and other network-related issues.
  • Support and maintain business applications and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, ERP terminals, printers, scanners, and VoIP phone systems.
  • Monitor and maintain IT infrastructure, including UPS systems, network racks, IT earthing pits, and other critical hardware, to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of CCTV systems, biometric attendance devices, and other plant-integrated IT/OT systems.
  • Log, track, and resolve IT support requests within agreed service levels (SLAs), while maintaining accurate records of IT assets, peripherals, and networking equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with IT security policies by maintaining antivirus protection, performing software updates, and supporting IT activities during planned plant maintenance and shutdowns when required.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
  • 1–3 years' relevant experience in IT Support or a related role.
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts, including LAN, WAN, IP addressing, and subnetting.
  • Familiarity with Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Basic knowledge of network devices and their functions.
  • Understanding of UPS systems, computer hardware components, and basic IT infrastructure.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to work in an industrial/plant environment.
  • Basic physical fitness to carry out plant floor activities in compliance with PPE requirements.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to effectively support both technical and non-technical users.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: afolabi.ayodele@Africanindustries.com using "IT Support Officer (Entry Level)" as the subject of the email.