Digital Trainee

The Programme 

With our exciting BASF Digital Trainee Programme, we believe in preparing you for the future: as we embark on one of the largest digital transformation journeys in the Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur (DHKL) Hub, we are on the hunt for bright digital talents to be a part of this exciting digital vision for BASF!  
 
Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur is supporting the BASF business in transforming the digitalization landscape – our mission is to drive forward the digital transformation of BASF, providing innovative, global and high-quality digital products and services through a strong agile culture – question is, are you up for the challenge?  
 
Rest assured, you will be given full accountability from Day 1 to make an impact – be involved in exciting projects that allows you to bring your creativity, passion, and pioneering spirit to our global teams. You will learn from the best mentors and coaches we have to offer, coupled with opportunities to work with some of the brightest digital minds.  
 
You will also train and develop SAP capabilities, a highly valued expertise and the global market leader in Enterprise Software that fuels various global enterprises around the world. In essence, it sits at the very core of how various organizations operate, including BASF. 
 
And that’s not all - we will also provide you an opportunity to do an all-expense paid international stint in Germany!  
 
So, what are you waiting for? Start your digital career with us!   
 
WHAT TO EXPECT?  

•  Our 18-month Digital Trainee Programme will give you insights into the various activities that take place in the Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur. 
• You will familiarize yourself with various topics across BASF’s large landscape.  
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of unit-specific and cross-unit tasks. 
• After just a short time, you will assume responsibility for exciting projects or subprojects. 
• You will be assigned to three rotations, each lasting approximately five months each.
• You will also get the opportunity to do an all-expense paid rotation in Germany, to expand your network and further develop your intercultural skills. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

We are looking for committed and dedicated graduates with highly developed communication skills who set challenging goals for themselves, and tackle challenges with an open mind. 
 
We have the following minimum requirements: 

• Fresh graduates are welcome, or individuals with a maximum of 2 years’ working experience  
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in other disciplines is also welcomed. 
• Excellent academic performance, with minimum 3.2 CGPA or Second Upper equivalent.  
• Prior experience in project management or coding. Active involvement in extra-curricular activities is advantageous. 
• Good learning aptitude, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset.   

As one of the world’s largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future.  
 
The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe, are part of the Global Digital Services team, which is the technology powerhouse driving our vision. As an integrated hub focused on digital growth and innovative business solutions, you will find many opportunities to create an impact here.   
 
Whether you want to streamline processes with robotics automation, deep-dive into emerging technologies, or help tell the story of BASF – we have you covered. By investing in best-in-class tools and encouraging cross-functional collaboration, we empower our people to be curious and pursue any area of the business that interests them.  
 
The bottom line? We want you to bring your differences and spark positive evolutions in BASF.