About Poni Group
The Opportunity
Primary Areas of Placement:
Sustainability & Tech (Astari): IoT, AI, Green Energy, and ESG/Carbon Reporting.
Media & Marketing: Social media concepts, content creation, and digital design.
Business & Corporate Support: HR, Admin, Finance, and Systems Integration.
Marine & Technical (Poni Marine): HSSE, Marine Engineering, and Logistics.
Tourism & Hospitality (Poni Adventures / Poni Divers): Client experience and event logistics.
Requirements
1. Mission & Passion
A strong, demonstrable passion for biodiversity, climate resilience, and conservation.
A "team-first" attitude with the flexibility to jump into different projects or event support outside of your primary scope when required.
2. Academic & Independent Backgrounds
Currently enrolled in (or a recent graduate of) a relevant program (UBD, UTB, PB, IBTE, LCB, etc.).
Independent applicants with a background in volunteerism or specialized technical skills are also encouraged to apply.
3. Core Competencies
Adaptability: The ability to pivot quickly between office tasks and active event/field support.
Communication: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) to coordinate with our international and local teams.
Problem Solving: A self-motivated approach to "on-the-job" learning and operational challenges.
4. Location & Logistics
Primary Station: Based at our headquarters in Muara Town.
Flexibility: Ability to commute to various project sites or event locations as needed.
Note on Remote Work: While minimal remote arrangements may be considered at management discretion, the nature of our work generally requires on-site presence and active coordination with your supervisor.
Benefits
Compensation & Stipends: We provide competitive internship stipends. These, along with your finalized list of responsibilities, are discussed during the internship placement review once a departmental match is confirmed.
Practical Allowances: Support for fuel and/or food is provided, subject to your designated work location and the nature of your assigned projects.
Hands-on Mentorship: Direct exposure to industry experts in the Blue Economy and sustainability sectors.
Project Rotation Experience: Gain a holistic view of the Poni Group ecosystem by supporting diverse projects across our various subsidiaries.
Professional Networking: Access to high-profile national events and stakeholders from government and industry.
Certification: A formal Certificate of Internship upon completion, with professional letters of recommendation available for high performers.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled or recent graduate in relevant program
- Demonstrable passion for biodiversity, climate resilience, and conservation
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Adaptability to pivot between tasks and support
- Background in volunteerism or specialized technical skills
What We Do
Poni Group Sdn Bhd is the parent company for subsidiaries like Poni Divers, Poni Adventures, and Poni Marine, offering services in dive training, marine engineering, recreational watersports, and team-building.
