Maersk Line Recruiting!

Maersk Line Graduate Programme (MLGP)

Maersk Line – the worlds’ leading shipping company – is recruiting self starting, motivated and ambitious individuals to join our newly established Maersk Line Graduate Programme (MLGP).

If you hold a Masters’ Degree and have strong leadership aspirations backed by proven leadership competencies, we want you to represent Maersk Nigeria Limited MLGP candidate for 2010/2011.

About the Programme

Commercial Awareness and Global Reach

The Maersk Line Graduate Programme is a global two-year programme that encompasses three fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas: Commercial, Operations and Network & Product. Through your rotations, you will obtain a thorough knowledge of the way Maersk Line operates, develop a full understanding of end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial acumen. Further you will reap the benefits of management and leadership training and experience.

The successful candidate will join a team of highly competent and vibrant colleagues in our Lagos office. Your manager will continually provide you with individual objectives, geared towards developing professionally, personally and achieving the objectives of the organisation.

Upon successful completion of the Maersk Line Graduate Programme, we envisage the candidate’s preparedness to take up a managerial position where leadership skills acquired during the programme will be further developed for a career within the A.P. Moller – Maersk group.

General Requirements

A holder of a Masters Degree in a Business related discipline with at least two years previous working experience within a corporate organization.

The candidate must possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability, be mature and able to work independently. Maersk Line operates globally, therefore in order to thrive in a truly international environment; English skills (spoken and written) must be superior. Previous extensive personal travel could be an advantage.

Prior shipping knowledge is not a pre-requisite.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for the programme, kindly submit your application via the online application form not e-mail. Please note that should you not satisfy the general requirements, such applications shall be viewed in a negative light.

As part of the recruitment and selection process, short listed candidates will be required to complete a battery of psychometric assessments and be able to provide contactable work experience referees.


Deadline 4th July 2010


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