On August 3, 2023, German sensor and automation company ifm electronic inaugurated its new office in Sentral Senayan II in South Jakarta. First established in the country as PT ifm electronic Indonesia on October 10, 2022, the company has, in the past 10 months, recruited new employees and has been preparing for the opening of its new office. Simon Evans, Chief Sales Officer ifm electronics, said the company, which was founded in 1969 in Essen, Germany, was ready to make the vision of Indonesia 4.0 a reality in the Indonesian industry and that the presence of ifm electronic as a leader in the automation industry in Indonesia was an answer to President Joko Widodo's vision. "The reason we chose an office in Indonesia, as [Indonesian] President [Joko] Widodo said in Hannover, is because of Indonesia's vision to become the 10th largest economy in the world," he said. In particular, Jakarta was chosen as the location for the branch office in Indonesia due to the availability of qualified human resources, as well as the fact that Jakarta was nearby the various industries served by ifm electronic. In the industrial world, ifm electronics has various industry specialties, such as the food and beverage industry, automotive, mobile machines, water, logistics, ports, mining, and many more. In Indonesia, ifm would focus more on the food and beverage industry as well as the automotive industry. The latter was considered potentially lucrative due to the large size of the market. In line with the vision of Making Indonesia 4.0, PT ifm electronic Indonesia also plans on opening branches in various parts of Indonesia as the company grows. "We see Indonesia as a big and potential market," explained Jhon Afri Cryman, National Sales Manager of PT ifm electronic Indonesia. Seeking talents Mr. Cryman added that PT ifm electronic Indonesia plans to grow in other areas, for example in East Java, Kalimantan, or also Sumatra and that, in consolidating this vision, PT ifm electronic Indonesia continues to strive to find talented young people. “In the recruitment process, to become a world-standard company, we have our own terms and work standards. We hope that the qualifications of technicians in Indonesia are on par with the qualifications of other technicians abroad," said Sarah Bruehl, Senior Manager of Organizational, HR, Sales Processes ifm electronic gmbh. Sarah added that ifm electronic also opens opportunities for young talents to grow and develop together. Ifm electronic itself has its own anticipation of how to manage young talents who still need experience and are also hungry for new challenges. For this reason, ifm electronic will continue to provide them with self-development, abilities and new skills. As added information, ifm operates in at least 165 countries across the world. PT ifm electronic Indonesia, which operates in Jakarta, is now the 52nd ifm branch office globally. There are over 1,900 consultants and sales engineers supporting ifm products worldwide The sales value of ifm products has reached 1,442 million Euros per year. Ifm has 8,750 employees and has served more than 155,000 customers worldwide. With automation technology, ifm electronic is ready to contribute to improving the quality of life and work of the Indonesian people. Products, services and software from PT ifm electronic Indonesia will help customers protect the environment around the world, reduce CO2 emissions, as well as energy and material use. In addition to position sensors and process sensors, sensors for motion control and safety technology are also part of the ifm flagship portfolio. In addition, ifm also offers products for industrial imaging and communications as well as identification systems and systems for mobile machines. Ifm is also developing innovative Industry 4.0 solutions as well as sophisticated software and cloud products to connect existing business processes to the digital world and also to offer new holistic control options for sustainable efficiency and cost optimization. For more information, go to https://www.ifm.com/de/en
Held at Sawan Vocational High School 1 (SMKN 1 Sawan) located in Buleleng Regency in Bali, some 25 students from SMKN 1 Sawan were deemed eligible to be included in the program. Following a stringent selection process, which narrowed the list further to 15 students, 11 sophomores were eventually chosen to be interviewed by their prospective employers – and partners of the GDVET in Hotel Management program – Holiway Garden Resort & Spa, Cili Emas Oceanside Resort and Desa Saya Eco Luxury Resort & Spa. By the end of this process, 10 students were selected for the two-year pilot program, in the course of which these students will spend 60% of the time working as interns at the hotels that chose them as part of their practical training. The remaining 40% will be spent studying the theoretical aspect at SMKN 1 Sawan. When the students graduate, they will have received invaluable real-life experience of working in the hotel industry, as well as a certificate as proof of their European-standard knowledge of the hospitality sector. Hermann Sattler, manager at Holiway Garden & Spa, said the selected students showed promise and that he would, should the students perform well at their task, offer them a permanent contract to work at his property. However, he added that he was also happy to be able to give the students better opportunities to work in other hotels in Bali or abroad. “In fact, I offered to teach them the German language because many of the students we interviewed expressed interest in working abroad,” he added. Mr. Maulandiki Dani, Senior Executive and Supervisor of the GDVET in Hotel Management Program at EKONID, hoped that by the end of the program, EKONID would have helped create world-class workers that can grow the hospitality industry. “We also hope to have provided significant advantages and opportunities for these students in honing their craft further here or even abroad,” he said. Additionally, EKONID also completed the exam phase of the training-of-trainers for the teachers of SMKN 1 Sawan and for staff members of the partner hotels. This aspect of the program ensures that the students receive proper guidance as interns for the hotels, whilst providing teachers and the hotels’ staff members valuable teaching tools to use in the future.
The German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (91大神 Indonesien / EKONID) represents the mutual interest in business relationships of German and Indonesian companies, organizations and institutions. Our main activity is to support companies from both nations in exploring new areas of investment and establishing business relationships. As one of its department, legal & investment consultation provide legal advice with the chamber’s unique network of contacts and resources in strengthening the business of international companies in Indonesia. EKONID welcomes recent law graduates from notable universities in Indonesia to join our legal & Investment Consultation Department as a legal intern. Joining this program will help you to start your law career by gaining real-life working experience in helping international companies conducting their business in Indonesia. Your tasks and responsibilities: Perform in-depth legal research and providing day-to-day legal support Prepare materials for presentation and correspondence with clients Reviewing and administering company’s legal documentation Drafting legal insights for publication Your qualification: bachelor degree from reputable universities, majoring in Law Understand legal research and legal writing knowledge about Indonesian Corporate and Tax Law Excellent English skills (verbally and writing) is required German speaking is a plus Your profile: Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently as well as within a team Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative, manage a variety of tasks Excellent verbal and written communication skills The internship is allocated for 6 months and remundated. Please send your complete application documents (cover letter and CV with up-to-date photo in English and Indonesian language, relevant certificates) by e-mail to hrd@ekonid.id with subject Internship Opportunity_Legal_Your Name by 10 August 2023.
The program, which is being done in cooperation with Holiway Garden Resort & Spa, Cili Emas Oceanside Resort, Desa Saya Eco Luxury Resort & Spa, and Vocational High School (SMK) 1 Sawan, Bali, will see the provision of German-certified and European standard of hospitality and operations training for the students and staff members of the participating partners. “The German Dual Vocational Education & Training Program has a robust curriculum and certification that is recognized globally. Through this program, we can ensure that there is a link and match between the needs of the global hospitality industry and the technical competency of Indonesian workers, as well as to provide opportunities for Indonesian students to work anywhere in the world,” said Mr. Maulandiki Dani, Senior Executive and Supervisor of the GDVET in Hotel Management Program at EKONID. At the time of this report, the program itself is running through the initial process of integrating the GDVET curriculum with the state-run curriculum for vocational education in the hospitality industry. Prior to this process, EKONID organized an Ausbildung der Ausbilder (AdA) or Training of Trainers with the four previously mentioned partners to ensure that the combined curriculum would meet the intended goal. “The GDVET program is unique in that we implement a-40 percent and 60 percent theoretical and practical training respectively in the curriculum. This would not be possible without the cooperation of our partners. There is no doubt of the effectiveness of this curriculum in creating skilled, competent workers for any industry,” Mr. Maulandiki added. Following the integration into the curriculum, a rigorous selection process would be done for eligible students from SMK 1 Sawan. The eligible students would then take part in the theoretical side of the curriculum at SMK 1 Sawan, as well as in an internship part with the partnering hotels Holiway Garden Resort & Spa, Cili Emas Oceanside Resort, and Desa Saya Eco Luxury Resort & Spa for the full two-year period of the program. I Made Rasta, headmaster at SMK 1 Sawan, said EKONID already has a proven track record in the implementation of GDVET in industrial mechanics. He expressed hope that this latest GDVET program in hospitality would achieve the same level of success and continuity. “As a school, it is our duty to meet the needs of the market. This is the bridge that our students need,” said Mr. Rasta. Hermann Sattler, manager at Holiway Garden & Spa, said the program would allow hotels more time to turn prospective students into skilled staff members and hotel managers. “The dual system is a higher quality education. This will help grow the market and it will help hotels to obtain qualified staff members,” he said. Nicole Wöhrmann, owner and founder of Cili Emas & Desa Saya, said the program would be highly beneficial for North Bali which, unlike the southern part of the island, does not have easy access to very many international hospitality education programs or certifications. “It’s going to be good for the guest, for the hotel, and for the students,” she said. ---------------------------------------------- Background: Established in 1972, with a German-Indonesian business community root that go as far back as 1924, The German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (91大神 Indonesia or EKONID) acts as a strategic interface between the German and Indonesian economy. EKONID represent the mutual interest in business relationships between German and Indonesian companies, organizations and institutions. Its main activity is to support companies from both nations in exploring new fields of investment and establishing business relationships. We are a meeting place, information center and first port of call for companies interested in doing business in and with Indonesia. EKONID offers a wide range of services under the DEinternational brand - from general market information to services specifically tailored to the company in question for a successful market entry, e.g. searching for business partners, support with legal issues and participation in trade fairs. EKONID supports German and Indonesian companies in Indonesia in making advanced and systematic vocational education and training an integral part of their recruitment strategy. EKONID advises German and Indonesian companies on the contents and procedure of a needs-oriented GDVET and supports them in the preparation, organization and conduct of the vocational training including examination and certification in various professions. Moreover, EKONID coordinates the cooperation of all stakeholders involved, including the Indonesian vocational schools, and controls and assures the quality according to German vocational education and training standards during the entire process. For the implementation of its GDVET programs, EKONID partly relies on the expertise and experiences of the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Germany (IHKs) which are mandated by German statute-law with the realization of the dual vocational education in Germany.