SSW Program Opens Japan Job Opportunities for Indonesian Drivers

Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program opens up new opportunities for Indonesian workers, especially in the transportation sector. Through this program, Indonesians have the opportunity to work in Japan as bus drivers, taxi drivers, and truck drivers legally.

This policy is part of the Japanese government's move to address the labor shortage in the land transportation sector. Transportation companies in Japan can now recruit foreign workers who have professional driving skills and meet Japanese work standards.

In the Automotive Transportation Business sector, under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program, Japan is expected to accept up to 24,500 foreign workers in five years, starting from 2024. This policy opens up great opportunities for Indonesian workers to work as professional drivers in Japan.

To be able to work as a Driver in Japan through the SSW program, prospective Indonesian workers must meet a number of work requirements, such as being at least 18 years old, having driving experience and an active SIM A, mastering Japanese at least at a basic level, and passing the skills test (Specified Skilled Worker / SSW) in the field of transportation.

The Indonesian government through various training institutions, vocational education institutions, and bilateral cooperation with Japan continues to encourage the improvement of the quality and competence of the Indonesian workforce. To be able to work in Japan through the SSW program, prospective drivers will follow a special training program designed to match Japanese work standards.

This training program not only focuses on driving skills, but also covers various important aspects such as, Japanese language training, Japanese work ethics and work culture, professional transportation service standards, safety and Japanese traffic regulations.

With standardized training, Indonesian drivers are expected to have global competence, able to compete at the international level and opportunities for Indonesian workers to work as drivers in Japan through the SSW program are predicted to continue to increase in the coming years.