Labour Minister: Green transition opens new opportunities for Indonesian workforce
Surakarta (ANTARA) - The Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, stated that the demand for competencies related to the green transition is opening new employment opportunities for the Indonesian workforce.
Yassierli, in a statement received in Surakarta, Central Java, on Monday, noted that as electric vehicles and renewable energy continue to expand, the need for expertise in the green jobs sector is also growing.
“Therefore, technological developments must be accompanied by a workforce prepared with competencies that meet industrial needs,” said the Minister.
He added that the demand for green labour will continue to rise in line with economic and technological developments increasingly focused on the green transition.
Indonesia targets its green workforce to reach approximately 5.01–5.32 million people by 2029.
“As technology evolves, we must also prepare the workforce. We must ensure that while the technology is available, the workers capable of operating, maintaining, and developing it are ready,” he said.
According to him, the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy does not only create a demand for new products and technologies but also requires workers with specific competencies.
These needs include electric vehicle technicians, solar power installation specialists, charging station operators, maintenance personnel, and experts in occupational health and safety (K3).
“The green transition requires technology, investment, and most importantly, a competent workforce,” he stated.
To meet these requirements, Yassierli emphasised the importance of vocational training that is directly linked to the needs of the labour market. He noted that industry players must be involved in curriculum development, the provision of instructors, internships, certification, and graduate placement.
“Our focus is clear: once participants complete their training, their competencies must be recognised, enabling them to enter employment or start their own businesses,” the Minister concluded.