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Assistant Manager (Pepper Cultivation)

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  • Lead pepper planting, maintenance, agronomy and field data collection.
  • Join an established plantation expanding into pepper as a strategic crop diversification push.
  • Shape trial plots, help develop SOPs and upskill with agronomists, big impact!

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Miri, Kuala Lumpur

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:

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

Responsibilities:

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

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Job Requirements

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:

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


Company Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

We provide medical & insurance coverage.

Allowance

We provided allowance and increment in salary for every year.


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Sarawak Oil Palms

SOPB is involved primarily in the cultivation of oil palms and the operation of palm oil mills. SOPB was listed on the Bursa Malaysia in August 1991. In June 1995, Shin Yang Plantations Sdn. Bhd. (SY Group) bought over CDC’s entire share in SOPB of 25%. Presently, SY Group together with Pelita Holdings Sdn. Bhd., an investment arm of the Sarawak State Government involving in property, urban development and plantation...