External Affairs Superintendent (Industrial Estate) for IKIP Project

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk seeks an External Affairs Superintendent (Industrial Estate) for IKIP Project to lead external relations in Southeast Sulawesi. The role interfaces with government, communities, and internal teams to support project development and responsible operations.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in external affairs or government relations within mining or large-scale industrial development, with strong regulatory knowledge and bilingual communication in Indonesian and English.

Qualifications

• Experience in external affairs, stakeholder management, or government relations in mining or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to develop strategic engagement plans balancing commercial interests with community needs.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian regulatory frameworks relevant to land use and environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Indonesian.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement external affairs strategies for the industrial estate component of IKIP Project.
• Manage relationships with government agencies at local, provincial, and national levels.
• Oversee community engagement initiatives and maintain relations with local communities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including indigenous groups to address concerns and build consensus.
• Monitor regulatory and social landscape to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Support social and economic development programs benefiting local communities.
• Ensure compliance with permits and licensing for industrial estate operations.
• Lead crisis communication protocols and respond to external relations issues.
• Collaborate with operations, environment, and legal teams for coordinated engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Government relations

Community engagement

Regulatory compliance

Indonesian language

English language

Strategic engagement

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Negotiation skills

Education

Public relations

Communications

Law

Social sciences

Job description

External Affairs Superintendent (Industrial Estate) for IKIP Project

We are seeking an experienced External Affairs Superintendent (Industrial Estate) for IKIP Project to join our team in Southeast Sulawesi on a full-time basis. This is a strategic role that plays a crucial part in managing external relationships and affairs associated with the development and operations of the industrial estate supporting our IKIP Project. Reporting to senior management, you will serve as a key liaison between the company, government agencies, local communities, and other external stakeholders. This position requires someone who can navigate complex stakeholder environments whilst maintaining our commitment to responsible resource development and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive external affairs strategies for the industrial estate component of the IKIP Project
• Manage relationships with government agencies at local, provincial and national levels to ensure regulatory compliance and support for project development
• Oversee community engagement initiatives and maintain positive relations with local communities affected by or adjacent to industrial estate operations
• Coordinate with local stakeholders, including community leaders, civil society organisations and indigenous groups, to address concerns and build consensus
• Monitor and assess the regulatory and social landscape, identifying potential risks and opportunities for the project
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to senior management and external stakeholders on external affairs matters
• Support the development of social and economic development programmes that benefit local communities
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits and licensing requirements for the industrial estate
• Manage crisis communication protocols and respond to issues affecting external relations
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, environment and legal departments to ensure coordinated external engagement

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in external affairs, stakeholder management, government relations or community engagement, preferably within the mining, resources or large-scale industrial development sectors
• Proven experience managing complex relationships with multiple stakeholder groups including government agencies, communities and civil society organisations
• Strong understanding of Indonesian regulatory frameworks, particularly those relating to industrial development, land use, environmental management and social licensing
• Excellent command of both Indonesian and English languages, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic engagement plans that balance commercial objectives with community interests
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience working in or with Southeast Sulawesi, or similar remote resource-dependent regions, is highly desirable
• Knowledge of industrial estate development and operations is preferred
• Tertiary qualification in public relations, communications, business, law, social sciences or related field is advantageous
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and adapt to changing project dynamics
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Merdeka Copper Gold is an Indonesian Stock Exchange listed company holding company of and owns the flagship Tujuh Bukit Project Project under PT. Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) as its subsidiary in the Banyuwangi region, East Java.

As it is a tremendously exciting time for Merdeka Copper Gold to grow, we offer experienced the excellent opportunity to advance their career by contributing to the development of the operations, standards, systems and processes that will underpin our future growth.

Merdeka Copper Gold is an Indonesian Stock Exchange listed company holding company of and owns the flagship Tujuh Bukit Project Project under PT. Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) as its subsidiary in the Banyuwangi region, East Java.

As it is a tremendously exciting time for Merdeka Copper Gold to grow, we offer experienced the excellent opportunity to advance their career by contributing to the development of the operations, standards, systems and processes that will underpin our future growth.