Photo: TSE Group directly involves women workers in plantation operations, spanning from oil palm maintenance to harvest. Their presence in the organization reflects both their contribution to industrial productivity and continuity.
SOUTH PAPUA – Female workers play key roles in TSE Group’s palm oil production chain in South Papua. Their presence is visible across plantation blocks, extraction facilities, and administrative offices amid the company’s growing operations.
From the early hours, they can be seen tending to a different task — from plant care to harvesting to milling to clerical support — demonstrating immense industry-supporting capabilities.
Among these hardworking talents are Adel Samfan and Helmi Yongeneelen. Samfan, who goes by Adel, returned to her hometown of Boven Digoel to work at the Public Relations Department after studying in Yogyakarta.
Her move was based on a desire to build her community. “I want girls in my village to know that they can be financially independent and keep their identities as [indigenous] Papuans,” Adel said Thursday (4/23/2026).
Meanwhile, Sulawesi native Yongeneelen, also known as Helmi, is assigned to PT Tunas Sawa Erma’s Division 9, where she helps with administrative needs. Her job comes with exposure to dynamics of plantation activities, in addition to a diverse work environment.
She sees professionalism as key to performing her duties well. “It’s not a matter of [our] gender, but of [making] quality and responsibility [a priority].”
TSE Group’s involvement of women workers reflects its inclusive culture, one that enables the demographic to take technical and managerial positions regardless of work experience and educational background.
By fostering this culture, the company empowers such employees — improving their technical competencies — while also expanding job opportunities in plantation management. On a larger note, having women in the workforce has also driven dynamic changes in palm oil and other natural resource-based sectors.
With female workers assuming broader roles, including in South Papua, local palm oil operations are showing progress that focuses not only on production, but also on workforce inclusivity. (PR)
