Your Future is Our Future
Over 200 years, we have nurtured some of the brightest and best in the industry because we know that your success is our success. Together we have touched the lives of millions, making positive impacts in many different ways. As a good corporate citizen, we are ready to step up and take the lead to transform the oil palm industry globally.
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Estates in 4 Countries
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Colleagues Globally
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Smallholders in 4 Countries
Students
In Sime Darby Plantation, we believe that development and growth start way before you embark on your career. Build your future with us through a series of programmes tailored for the development of young graduates before you begin employment.
Scholarships
Having operations in different countries and social landscapes has allowed us to positively impact the communities surrounding our operations. We have scholarships and bursaries for qualified and deserving individuals in the following countries:
Sime Darby Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries
Internship Programme
Get a glimpse of a rewarding career with Sime Darby Plantation! Our global internship programme will expose you to exciting work opportunities alongside highly passionate and experienced colleagues.
Fresh Graduates
Grow with us and let us make a difference together! Get hands-on training with our accomplished team through various graduate programmes designed to accelerate your career in the plantation industry.
Plantation Cadet Programme
Kickstart your plantation career with our one-year intensive Sime Darby Plantation Academy programme. You will be exposed to fieldwork at various estates or mills within our countries of operations.
Graduate Accelerated Programme (GAP)
Accelerate your career trajectory and gain real-world experience alongside high-calibre peers and mentors through a two-year intensive programme with Sime Darby Oils.
Protégé
Get a head start with our one-year development programme, which offers you a combined opportunity of soft skills training and hands-on roles to prepare you for long-term career prospects.
- PROTEGE Trainee - Head Office
- PROTEGE Trainee – Research & Development
- PROTEGE Trainee - Upstream Corporate
- PROTEGE Trainee - Upstream (Northern Region)
- PROTEGE Trainee - Upstream (Southern Region)
- PROTEGE Trainee - Upstream (Central East Region)
- PROTEGE Trainee - Upstream (Central West Region)
- PROTEGE Trainee - Upstream (Sabah Region)
- PROTEGE Trainee - Upstream (Sarawak Region)
- PROTEGE Trainee – Sime Darby Oils (Downstream): Head Office
- PROTEGE Trainee - Sime Darby Oils (Downstream): Biodiesel
- PROTEGE Trainee - Sime Darby Oils (Downstream): Carey Island KCP
- PROTEGE Trainee - Sime Darby Oils (Downstream): Port Klang Refinery
- PROTEGE Trainee - Sime Darby Oils (Downstream): SDO Bintulu
Experienced
We are looking at nurturing and working with the next generation of leaders. The aim is to like-minded talents who will guide us through the next 200 years. That person could be you.
Upstream
In our Upstream operations, you will be working alongside the industry’s best, growers. We are in four countries focusing on the cultivation of our primary crop, oil palm as well as rubber, sugarcane and cattle which can be found in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. We are transforming our traditional tasks into state-of-the-art vocations.
Learn more about our Innovation Agricultural Practices here.
Downstream
Our products touch life of millions across the globe through consumer products, supply of ingredients and crude palm oil (CPO). We are committed to delivering the highest satisfaction to our customers and consumers, by observing the highest standards in all our operations, producing bespoke and high-quality solutions. Be part of the team that drives our fully traceable and segregated supply chain, producing high quality oils and fats.
Realise your possibilities, together with us.
Research and Development
Our Research and Development division is strategically positioned to support our downstream and upstream operations in becoming the leading integrated global palm oil player.
Make an impact with us through superior agronomy practices and breakthrough innovation with our advanced research facilities and best-in-class researchers.
Corporate
The corporate functions in Sime Darby Plantation aim to drive and support the success of our global organisation. We offer opportunities in sustainability, finance, investor relations, procurement, communications, human resources and more.
We are always on the lookout for new talents who are eager to work in a fulfilling environment that offers opportunity for personal development and career progression. Will you be the next to join us?
What do Our People Say?
I love the diversity of people here at the site. We have various nationalities, making it super interesting. I am learning a lot from other cultures.
Linda van der Boom
Management Assistant, Sime Darby Oils Zwijndrecht Refinery
I admire the efforts SDP took since COVID-19 began for the genuine stance, the information, statistic updates, management protocols, the support to employees and their families, the PPEs and medical supplies.
Dr Ray Lakani
Milne Bay Estates, Papua New Guinea
SDP has helped me grow and made me versatile. I am fortunate to have worked in plantation operations, R&D and HR in four different countries.
Yusri Isa
Senior Manager Bagon Datoh Estate, Perak
Finding the right candidates to work on a remote island is not easy. But, when we do, it's good to see the teamwork, solidarity, kinship, and loyalty.
Erni Silvia Hamid
Non-Executive, PT Sime Darby Oils Pulau Laut Refinery
My 8 years in SDO as a packing plant technician and now an Asset Care Technician has allowed me to contribute my experience back into my role.
Lee Gordon
Asset Care Tech, Sime Darby Oils Liverpool
My various roles in SDP has taught me that there is nothing more satisfying than achieving our goals as a team and as a family!
Preetha Gopalan
Manager, Worker’s Management Unit, Malaysia
There has never been a dull moment in my 20 years in SDP. Every day has been a wonderful series of surprises, challenges and opportunities.
Lisa Wong
Assistant Manager, HR, Head Office
At NBPOL, I have experienced great work culture and supportive colleagues. Career growth is attainable if we continuously improve our learning and development through training.
Florie Silih
Accountant, New Britain Palm Oil, Papua New Guinea
Working in SDP is akin to working in a Big Family with great access to global experiences across its group of companies.
Chen Siew Voon
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy and Upstream Business Development
I am proud to say that I’m a second-generation SDP staff. My father worked for 43 years as an engine driver, and now I am sharing palm oil application technical expertise with global customers like Nestle and Unilever.
Ananthan Krishnan
Head of Innovation Centre Asia
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