Smallholder Manager

PT Tolan Tiga Indonesia; Sumatera Utara; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 234,360,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Tolan Tiga Indonesia seeks a seasoned Smallholder (Plasma) Manager to lead and implement company programs across designated areas in Sumatera. You will oversee plantation activities, ensure execution of plans, and coordinate with estates and local authorities.

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential. The role requires a minimum bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in smallholder management, with RSPO/ISPO experience and knowledge of EUDR requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (S1) from a recognised university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Smallholder (Plasma) Manager or in a similar role.
• Proven experience implementing RSPO and ISPO certification programs, with knowledge of EUDR requirements for smallholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Good understanding of government regulations related to Plasma partnerships and cooperative governance.
• Ability to manage and resolve social issues in the workplace.
• Proficiency in English is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement smallholder programs in areas designated by the Company, including overseeing smallholder plantation activities and ensuring accountability for both technical and non-technical aspects.
• Supervise plantation operations to meet targets and policies, including socialisation, data collection, land feasibility surveys, land clearing, immature and mature plantation maintenance, harvesting, transportation, and FFB sales.
• Develop annual work plans and budgets for smallholder programs and help Estates manage the operational budget for smallholders.
• Conduct socialisation and communication of the Company’s smallholder programs to local government authorities and surrounding communities.
• Prepare and submit progress reports on smallholder program implementation to the Regional Management Office.
• Maintain good relationships and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

English (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's Degree (S1)

Job description

Manage and implement smallholder programs (KMD, Plasma, Partners, and Cooperatives) in areas designated by the Company, including overseeing smallholder plantation activities and ensuring accountability for both technical and non-technical aspects.

Supervise and ensure that plantation operations are carried out effectively in accordance with established targets, Company policies, and applicable procedures, including socialisation, data collection, land feasibility surveys, land clearing (LC), immature and mature plantation maintenance, harvesting, transportation, and FFB (Fresh Fruit Bunches) sales.

Develop annual work plans and budgets for smallholder programs and collaborate with the Estates in managing the operational budget for smallholders under the supervision of the Estates.

Conduct socialisation and communication of the Company’s smallholder programs to local government authorities and communities surrounding the plantation areas within the designated operational units.

Prepare and submit progress reports on the implementation of smallholder programs to the Regional Management Office.

Maintain good relationships and coordinate effectively with relevant stakeholders, both internal and external, to support the smooth and successful implementation of smallholder programs.

Qualifications :

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (S1) from a recognised university.

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Smallholder (Plasma) Manager or in a similar role.

Proven experience in implementing RSPO and ISPO certification programs, with knowledge of EUDR requirements for smallholders.

Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Good understanding of government regulations related to Plasma partnerships and cooperative governance.

Ability to effectively manage and resolve social issues in the workplace.

Proficiency in English is an advantage.

PT Tolan Tiga Indonesia was established within the framework of the Foreign Capital Investment Loan No. 1 year 1967, based upon notarial deed No. 40 dated September 7, 1961 of Professor Meester Raden Soedja, public notary in Jakarta. The deed of establishment was approved by the Minister of Justice in his decision letter No. J.A 5/98/22 dated September 21, 1961 and was published in State Gazette of the Republic of Indonesia No. 97 dated December 5, 1961, Supplement No. 650. The company is further established to be a management company for the SIPEF Group, Jabelmalux Group, and PT. Agro Muko activities in Indonesia and is managing about 66.303 ha of oil palm plantations in Sumatera.

PT Tolan Tiga Indonesia was established within the framework of the Foreign Capital Investment Loan No. 1 year 1967, based upon notarial deed No. 40 dated September 7, 1961 of Professor Meester Raden Soedja, public notary in Jakarta. The deed of establishment was approved by the Minister of Justice in his decision letter No. J.A 5/98/22 dated September 21, 1961 and was published in State Gazette of the Republic of Indonesia No. 97 dated December 5, 1961, Supplement No. 650. The company is further established to be a management company for the SIPEF Group, Jabelmalux Group, and PT. Agro Muko activities in Indonesia and is managing about 66.303 ha of oil palm plantations in Sumatera.