# Launch Your Agribusiness Leadership Journey: Citra Borneo Indah Group Announces Management Trainee Program Batch XXVII
Finding a career that blends rapid professional growth with meaningful global impact is a rare opportunity for ambitious graduates. PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk. (SSMS), operating under the umbrella of Citra Borneo Indah (CBI) Group, is opening its doors to the next generation of industry leaders through the prestigious Management Trainee Program Batch XXVII. Designed to cultivate visionary leaders in sustainable plantation management, this initiative invites dynamic graduates to build long-term careers within one of Southeast Asia's most vital resource sectors.
## Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture: The SSMS Vision
PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk. is an integrated palm oil enterprise dedicated to unlocking the comprehensive potential of sustainable oil palm cultivation. Operating across Pangkalan Bun in Central Kalimantan, the company manages an expansive upstream infrastructure comprising nineteen oil palm estates, seven advanced palm oil mills, and a dedicated palm kernel crushing plant.
The palm oil industry plays an irreplaceable role in securing the international food supply chain. Compared to alternative vegetable oil crops, oil palms yield significantly higher output per hectare, making them the most land-efficient and environmentally viable option for fulfilling global edible oil demand. Beyond global market demands, responsible plantation operations act as catalysts for regional socioeconomic progress, establishing critical infrastructure and uplifting remote communities. SSMS firmly upholds the principle that sustainable agricultural practices can simultaneously safeguard biodiversity and sustain international food security.
## Life and Culture at Citra Borneo Indah Group
True leadership begins with investing in talent. SSMS recognizes that long-term organizational excellence depends on a motivated, well-nurtured workforce. Employees enjoy an expansive rewards package that fosters financial security and long-term career fulfillment.
Total Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive Base Compensation: Market-leading salary structures aligned with industry standards.
* Health and Wellness Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance packages covering major medical needs.
* Performance Recognition: Merit-based annual bonuses and employee stock ownership opportunities.
* Continuous Professional Learning: Structured development programs, functional skill workshops, and tailored leadership coaching.
* Transparent Career Trajectories: Clear roadmaps enabling accelerated advancement toward executive and operational leadership roles.
Beyond financial incentives, the CBI Group offers an energetic, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where cross-functional teams solve complex operational challenges every day.
## Management Trainee Program Batch XXVII: Overview and Structure
The Management Trainee (MT) Program is an intensive fast-track curriculum curated specifically for high-achieving recent diploma and bachelor's degree graduates. Spanning a rigorous twelve-month timeline, the program is divided into two distinct operational phases:
1. Foundational Development (3 Months): In-depth classroom education covering foundational operational principles, company values, financial systems, and management techniques.
2. On-the-Job Training (9 Months): Practical immersion in field operations under the direct mentorship of senior plantation and factory executives.
3. Official Service Commitment: Upon successful evaluation, trainees transition into core operational leadership positions under a formalized service bond.
## Available Specialized Trainee Streams
Applicants are invited to select the specialized operational stream that matches their academic background:
1. Management Trainee Estate
* Focus Area: Field management, plantation agronomics, harvest management, and workforce leadership.
* Educational Background: Minimum of a three-year Diploma (D3) in Plantation Management, Agronomy, Agriculture, or closely related agricultural sciences.
2. Management Trainee Administration Head
* Focus Area: Plantation financial reporting, operational budgeting, regulatory adherence, and administrative auditing.
* Educational Background: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Accounting.
3. Management Trainee Mill
* Focus Area: Palm oil extraction processes, preventative machinery maintenance, processing efficiency, and mill environmental safety.
* Educational Background: Minimum of a three-year Diploma (D3) in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Agricultural Product Technology.
4. Management Trainee Marine and Shipping Logistics
* Focus Area: Fleet operations, maritime vessel logistics, port administration, and marine engine management.
* Educational Background: Minimum of a three-year Diploma (D3) in Port and Shipping Management, Nautical Studies, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electro-Technical Marine Engineering.
## Eligibility Criteria
To maintain exceptional recruitment standards, candidates must satisfy the following baseline qualifications:
* Academic Credentials: Graduated with a relevant Diploma (D3) or Bachelor’s Degree (S1) from an accredited institution.
* Academic Merit: Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 out of a 4.00 scale.
* Marital Status: Unmarried throughout the initial recruitment and preliminary development phases.
* Operational Readiness: Eager and physically fit to execute extensive field-based operational training.
* Geographical Mobility: Fully prepared for permanent operational deployment across remote estate and mill sites throughout Central Kalimantan.
## Recruitment Schedule and Assessment Process
The campus recruitment drive is organized in collaboration with prominent academic partners, providing a streamlined pathway from application to hiring.
* Selection Event: Offline Interview Sessions
* Scheduled Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, October 21 – October 22, 2026
* Host Location: LPP Polytechnic Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta
* Candidate Accessibility: This recruitment process is open to qualified graduates from all recognized colleges and universities nationwide.
Please note: Only candidates who successfully clear the initial document screening and online psychometric evaluations will receive official invitations to the in-person interview stage.
## Official Security Notice: Fraud Awareness
Citra Borneo Indah Group and PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk. enforce an absolute zero-tolerance policy regarding fraudulent recruitment practices.
* The entire recruitment and selection process is conducted completely free of charge.
* The company never requests monetary transfers, administration fees, or mandatory travel booking arrangements through specified travel agents.
* Candidates are urged to stay vigilant against unauthorized parties using company branding. Suspicious requests or correspondence should be reported directly through authentic CBI Group communication channels.
Step into the future of modern, sustainable agriculture by preparing your application today and launching your executive career with Citra Borneo Indah Group.