Assistant Manager (Pepper Cultivation)

Sarawak Oil Palms; Miri; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plantation company in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager for Pepper Cultivation to support field operations and implement agronomic practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience or a strong interest in pepper cultivation, with responsibilities including maintenance, data collection, and collaboration with agronomists. This role requires good communication skills and a willingness to work in various field conditions, making it suitable for motivated individuals passionate about agricultural development.

Qualifications

• Prior exposure or experience in pepper cultivation or related crop management.
• Basic understanding of soil management and pest control.
• Interest in pepper planting and field-based work.
• Openness to training and knowledge transfer in pepper agronomy and operations.
• Ability to collaborate with operations, research and technical teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for field teams and management.
• Willingness to travel to different estate locations and work under field conditions.
• Formal academic qualifications are an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support pepper planting and field operations.
• Assist in agronomic practices implementation.
• Participate in data collection and field observation.
• Support trial plots, pilot projects, or demonstration areas as applicable.
• Work with agronomists to adopt and localize best practices.
• Contribute to development of SOPs for pepper cultivation over time.

Skills

Hands-on experience in pepper cultivation

Understanding of agronomy

Collaborative work style

Good communication skills

Fieldwork willingness

Education

Formal academic qualifications (advantage)

Job description

Assistant Manager (Pepper Cultivation)

SOP Group is an established plantation company expanding into pepper cultivation as part of its crop diversification initiative. We are seeking a motivated candidate with hands‑on experience or a strong interest in pepper planting and field operations to support and develop this initiative.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Prior exposure or hands‑on experience in pepper cultivation, estate operations, or related crop management (commercial or small‑scale)
• Basic understanding of agronomy, soil management, fertilization, pest and disease control, or crop husbandry
• Strong interest and willingness to be involved in pepper planting and development initiatives, including field‑based work
• Openness to training, upskilling, and knowledge transfer in pepper agronomy and operations
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations, research, and technical teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with field teams and management
• Able to work under various field conditions and travel to different estate locations as required
• Formal academic qualifications are an advantage but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Support pepper planting, maintenance, and field operations
• Assist in the implementation of agronomic practices, including soil preparations, fertilization, pruning and pest/disease management
• Participate in data collection, field observation, and basic yield or performance monitoring
• Support trial plots, pilot projects, or demonstration areas, where applicable
• Work closely with internal and/or external agronomists to adopt and localize best practices
• Contribute to the development of standard operating practices (SOPs) for pepper cultivation over time

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