Harita Nickel, through PT Megah Surya Pertiwi (MSP), is strengthening workforce capabilities by providing employees with the opportunity to learn nickel processing technology in China. A total of 242 employees have taken part in the programme as part of the company’s commitment to knowledge and technology transfer and to ensuring its workforce is well equipped to support safe and sustainable operations.
The programme gives employees first-hand exposure to the technology and processes used in ferronickel production. Beyond technical knowledge and equipment operation, participants gain insights into workplace practices and safety standards associated with the technology.
Alexander Lieman, Chief Deputy Head of External Relations and CSR at Harita Nickel, said investing in workforce development is an important part of the company’s commitment to building the capabilities needed to support sustainable operations.
“This programme is part of our commitment to knowledge and technology transfer and to strengthening our employees’ capabilities. As the technology used in our production processes originates from China, learning directly there gives our employees an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the technology and how it is operated,” Alexander said.
Of the 242 employees who participated, 177 came from various parts of North Maluku Province, including Kawasi, Laiwui, Wayaloar, Labuha and Ternate. The remaining 65 participants came from Ambon, Surabaya, Malang and Jakarta.
The participation of local talent is an important aspect of the programme. For employees from North Maluku, the opportunity to learn in China provides valuable exposure and experience that can help them develop skills relevant to the growing nickel processing industry.
Among the participants was Kamarullah, a native of Kawasi, who spent three months in China learning about the technology used in the company’s production processes. He was one of four participants from Kawasi who took part in the programme.
“I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to learn in China. During the three months there, I learned how to operate the technology used by the company,” Kamarullah said.
For Kamarullah, the experience was an opportunity to broaden his knowledge and strengthen his skills for his role at the company.
Another participant, Abdullah, said the experience also changed the way he approached his work, particularly in terms of discipline and applying what he had learned during the programme.
“The most valuable lesson I took away from my time in China was discipline. We learned many things that we can apply in Indonesia, especially by sharing our experience and knowledge with our colleagues,” he said.
Abdullah now serves as a team leader in the nickel printing section. He said the knowledge and experience gained in China would not only benefit the participants but could also be shared with colleagues when they returned to Indonesia.
For Harita Nickel, workforce development is a long-term investment in the company’s operational sustainability. The knowledge and experience gained through the programme are expected to be applied in the workplace and shared with other employees, helping to strengthen capabilities across the organisation.
By investing in workforce development, the company is also creating opportunities for local talent to build skills aligned with the needs of the industry. With a stronger and more capable workforce, Harita Nickel aims to enable its employees to play an increasingly important role in supporting safe, productive and sustainable operations.