Indonesia is stepping up efforts to prepare its workforce for a surge in green jobs, as rapid growth in the electric vehicle (EV) sector reshapes the country’s industrial landscape.
Deputy Manpower Minister Afriansyah Noor said the transition to a green economy is “inevitable,” with the EV industry emerging as a cornerstone of Indonesia’s future green ecosystem.
The shift is already driving demand for workers skilled in electric automotive technologies, digital systems, and environmentally sustainable industrial services.
The urgency is underscored by data from the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), which shows EV sales soaring from about 10,000 units in 2022 to over 100,000 units in 2025, an indicator of how quickly the market, and its workforce needs, are evolving.
To bridge the skills gap, the government is aligning its workforce strategy with national priorities, including the “Golden Indonesia 2045” vision under President Prabowo Subianto.
A key focus is strengthening vocational training through industry partnerships. One such collaboration with Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia has already supported hands-on learning, including the donation of vehicles to vocational training centres in Bandung.
Last year, Manpower Minister Yassierli outlined a broader strategy to future-proof the workforce. This includes revamping job training centres (BLKs) with industry-aligned curricula, enhancing instructor capabilities through continuous professional development, and embedding project-based learning to better connect classroom training with real-world applications.
A flagship initiative is the BLK Talent and Innovation Hub, aimed at transforming training facilities into centres of excellence that foster innovation and nurture green talent. Alongside this, the National Productivity Movement is being leveraged to drive cross-sector collaboration between government, industry, and academia.
The government is also pushing companies to adopt “green productivity” practices, integrating efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, to boost both competitiveness and environmental performance. This includes offering technical support to businesses implementing sustainability-driven projects.
According to the ministry, green jobs are a national priority for the 2025–2029 period, spanning renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, sustainable transport, and agriculture.