# Building a Sustainable Career in Palm Oil: Opportunities at PT. Buana Karya Bhakti
Entering the modern agribusiness sector requires joining an organization that prioritizes excellence, sustainability, and human capital development. PT. Buana Karya Bhakti (BKB) stands as a prominent name in the palm oil industry, specializing in sustainable oil palm cultivation and the production of high-grade Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and Palm Kernel. Established in September 1995 and operating under the umbrella of the Jakarta and Banjarmasin-based GPS Group, BKB manages extensive core and plasma plantations primarily located in Satui, Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan, alongside operations in Central Kalimantan.
For professionals seeking a dynamic career path in agricultural management, BKB combines rigorous industry standards with continuous learning initiatives. Driven by a commitment to quality across production, management, and human resources, the company earned ISO 9001 Quality Management certification in 2009 and ISO 14000 Environmental Management certification in 2010, complemented by Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) compliance.
## Exclusive Career Development Programs: PMAP Batch VII & MDP Batch X
To sustain operational excellence and foster future industry leaders, PT. Buana Karya Bhakti proudly announces its latest recruitment drive through the Plantation Administration Management Program (PMAP Batch VII) and the Management Development Program (MDP Batch X).
These structured career tracks are tailored to equip ambitious professionals with hands-on leadership and technical expertise necessary to thrive in the competitive agribusiness landscape.
Available Professional Positions
* Research & Development (R&D) for Oil Palm Plantations
* Quality Control Circle (QCC) Specialists
* Training & Development Officers
* Agronomy Section Heads (Kasie Agronomi/Kebun)
## Candidate Qualifications and Requirements
To maintain high standards of performance, BKB seeks dedicated, talented individuals who meet specific academic and professional criteria.
General Requirements
* Open to both male and female applicants.
* Minimum educational background of Diploma 3 (D3) or Bachelor’s Degree (S1).
* Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
* Physically and mentally fit, with no history of color blindness.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
* Free from any active employment bonds or service commitments with other organizations.
* Willing to commit to a 3.5-year service bond upon acceptance.
* Demonstrates a genuine passion and interest in the oil palm plantation and agro-industrial sector.
* Fully willing to be stationed at any of the company’s operational sites.
Specific Educational Backgrounds by Role
* Accounting: Suitable for administrative and financial pathways.
* Agronomy & Agriculture: Ideal for R&D and Agronomy Section Head roles.
* Management & Economics: Targeted toward leadership development and quality control tracks.
* Educational Technology, Human Resource Management, & Education: Geared toward Training & Development positions.
* Plant Protection, Soil Science, & Environmental Conservation/Resources: Essential for advanced R&D and sustainability initiatives.
## Corporate Office Locations
For official correspondence and administrative inquiries, candidates may reach out to PT. Buana Karya Bhakti through our primary regional offices:
* Banjarmasin Head Office:
Jl. PM Noor No. 1, Kuin Cerucuk, RT. 40 (Pasir Mas), Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
* Central Kalimantan Branch Office:
Jl. Panglima Utar No. 17, RT/RW 06, Sei. Tendang Village, Kumai, West Kotawaringin 74181, Central Kalimantan.