Partnering with BBPVP, Chery Launches Training Centre in Makassar
JAKARTA - As an effort to improve technical competencies, strengthen after-sales service quality, and support network readiness in eastern Indonesia, PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI) has officially opened the Chery Training Centre in Makassar.
Through this second training centre after the one in Bekasi, West Java, Chery is also strengthening its collaboration with the Balai Besar Pelatihan Vokasi dan Produktivitas (BBPVP) Makassar, which is under the Ministry of Manpower.
This is claimed to be part of a long-term commitment to human resource development and strengthening the national automotive ecosystem.
Wang Peng, Chief Operating Officer of CSI, stated that the long-term commitment in Indonesia is not only through the development of automotive technology but also the improvement of human resource quality.
Makassar was chosen due to its role as the gateway to eastern Indonesia and a new growth centre, supported by 5.39% economic growth (year-on-year) in the third quarter of 2025 and South Sulawesi’s contribution of 4.1% to national vehicle sales.
Through collaboration with BBPVP Makassar, Chery is presenting a training centre aimed at expanding public access to industry-standard work competencies.
This initiative also serves as an effort to bridge industry needs with more relevant and sustainable workforce skill development.
The facility focuses on three main areas: technical competencies, services, and product knowledge. Through this approach, Chery aims to prepare technical personnel who not only understand vehicle technology but are also capable of providing consistent and professional service experiences.
In addition, this facility serves as a location for the Train of the Trainer (TOT) programme to improve instructor quality and knowledge transfer effectiveness. It includes a place for conducting quality improvement studies, where various field findings can be analysed and developed into sustainable solutions for improving product or service quality.
“Aligning the curriculum with the BBPVP programme is an important step to make training more relevant to industry needs and open greater opportunities for local workers,” said Darmawansyah, Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity Development at the Ministry of Manpower.