PROTÉGÉ Graduate Trainee, Administration (WP19 Kunak)

Edgenta FIRST Sdn Bhd; Sabah; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Berhad invites fresh graduates to join our 8‑month Graduate Trainee Program (GeT) under the PROTÉGÉ initiative. You will gain hands‑on experience and structured training to build a strong foundation for a progressive career.

The program blends career development with practical project exposure, developing skills in administration, coordination and quality monitoring while working alongside project teams and professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Admin Science, Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; no prior working experience required.
• Good communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and willing to learn in a project environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 8 months 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.