PROTÉGÉ Graduate Trainee, Administration (WP19 Kunak)

UEM Edgenta Bhd; Sabah; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Berhad invites applications for our Graduate Trainee Program (GeT). The 9–12 month initiative blends career development with hands-on training, providing essential skills and real workplace exposure to launch a progressive career path.

Successful candidates will gain experience in project coordination, document control and quality monitoring while working closely with project managers and engineers in a structured training environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; no prior working experience is required.
• Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn in a project environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating project meetings, including scheduling and preparing minutes.
• Support preparation, distribution of project documents and reports to stakeholders.
• Assist with document control and record management for project documents.
• Support the Project Team in monitoring progress and highlighting issues.
• Assist in quality monitoring and compliance activities for deliverables.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Resident Engineer.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Detail-oriented

Learn fast

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Administrative Science

Civil & Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

UEM Edgenta Berhad is dedicated to nurturing young talents through our Graduate Trainee Program (GeT). This program is designed to empower graduates with essential skills and hands-on experience to excel in the working landscape. Our comprehensive 9-12 month initiative combines career development training with practical on-the-job training, providing essential skills and genuine workplace exposure to establish a robust groundwork for a progressive career ahead.

[Note - Program: Graduate Trainee Program (GeT) under the PROTÉGÉ Program]

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating project meetings, including scheduling, preparing attendance lists, recording key decisions and preparing meeting minutes.
• Support the preparation, compilation and distribution of project documents and reports to internal teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with document control and record management, ensuring project documents are properly organised and maintained.
• Support the Project Team in monitoring project progress, tracking action items and highlighting potential issues or delays.
• Assist in quality monitoring and compliance activities to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Resident Engineer as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Administrative Science, Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or other relevant fields.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; no prior working experience is required.
• Good communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and willing to learn and work in a project environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.