[Feb 2027] PROTEGE Programme - Innovation & Technology

SD Guthrie International; Selangor; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Insurance coverage

Annual Leave

On-the-job training

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad in Malaysia is inviting applications for the PROTEGE Programme in February 2027 within the Innovation & Technology unit. It offers a one-year development track across Biotechnology & Breeding, Advance Agriculture Technology, Plantation Research & Advisory, Processing Technology and Support Services.

Malaysian graduates who are unemployed are encouraged to apply and may need to travel to Banting or Carey Island in Selangor.

Job description

## [Feb 2027] PROTEGE Programme - Innovation & TechnologyApply: Posted Today: JR3233We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!**Job Description:****THRIVE YOUR WAY WITH SD GUTHRIE BERHAD** Our PROTÉGÉ Programme is back for **Feb 2027** Intake! We are looking for young talents to join our **Innovation & Technology** business unit and be part of this exciting 1-year programme. **Application Deadline: 20 December 2026** ***Build your career in the following departments...*** **Biotechnology & Breeding*** Agronomic Selection* Industrial Chemistry* Industrial Biotechnology* Molecular Breeding & Bioinformatics* Molecular Breeding Laboratory* Functional Genomics* Tissue Culture* Oil Palm Breeding* Industrial Microbiology Unit **Advance Agriculture Technology*** Data Science* Infrastructure **Plantation Research & Advisory*** Crop Protection* Precision Agriculture Unit* Oil Palm Research **Processing Technology*** Processing & Engineering* Lab Services* Advanced Agriculture Technology **Support Services*** Finance* Human Resources* Value Management Office* Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health* Group Digital (Based in SDG Tower) ***What's In It For You?**** Gain essential skills for a competitive edge* 7-day leadership training + 1-year on-the-job training* Individual Development Plan* Medical & Insurance coverage* Medical & Annual Leave ***Do You Have What It Takes?**** Malaysian graduates from local and international universities who are currently unemployed.* Willing to travel to Banting, or Carey Island Selangor for work.* Agronomist Trainees to be based in Estate locations* Degree in the below field of studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.7: **Biotechnology & Breeding*** Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Chemistry, Oleo chemistry, Food Science, Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Tissue Culture, Plant Management & Agriculture Business **Advance Agriculture Technology*** Computer Science, Software Engineering, Programming, Network, Statistics, Data Analysis & Data Science **Plantation Research Advisory*** Agriculture Science, Plantation Management, Remote Sensing, Geology, Geomatics, Geographic, Computer Science, GIS, Horticulture Science, Plant Science, Pest Management, Biochemistry, Zoology, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Weed Science & Pesticide Science **Processing & Technology*** Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry Engineering, Food Science, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Chemistry, Project Management, Business Management & Food Science. **Support Services*** Human Resource Management, Office Management, Business Management, Project Management, Accountancy, Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Plantation Management, Corporate Science, Administrative Science & Safety & Health, Finance, Manufacturing* Software engineering, Marketing We look forward to your application!*Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.*To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.### About Us**SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie)** is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder. With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide. We operate 234 plantation estates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, supported by 11 refineries globally with a total refining capacity of 4 million metric tonnes per year. Our downstream businesses engage in trading, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of palm oil derivatives, including oleochemicals, biodiesel, and nutraceuticals. We are equipped with 5 R&D Centres, 3 Innovation Centres, and 1 Genetic Testing Facility to support our R&D efforts spearheaded by lab scientists, data engineers, and tech innovators. Our focus is on next-gen robotics and tech-driven solutions for the palm oil and agri-business sector, alongside renewable energy initiatives. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.