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A Full-Time, non-management role responsible for coordinating HR administrative functions, maintaining personnel records, and providing exceptional support to employees and job candidates at the Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel.
The Channel Manager will be responsible for leading and managing channel partner relationships to drive business growth. This role requires strategic planning, relationship building, and performance monitoring to enhance market penetration and ensure alignment with company objectives.
The Production Executive will oversee mill and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving continuous improvement in production processes. This role involves planning manpower requirements and supervising teams to meet production targets.
The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations and leading the kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards. This role involves managing kitchen areas, budgets, and staff development to ensure sanitation, food handling compliance, and guest satisfaction in a luxury hotel environment.
The Regional Sales Manager will lead the dealer management team, focusing on both prepaid and postpaid business growth in the region. This role involves strategic planning and execution of sales initiatives to enhance U Mobile's market presence.
The Engineering Coordinator at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is responsible for coordinating maintenance requests and repairs, supporting guests, and maintaining company standards. The role involves communication with various departments, adherence to safety policies, and performing physical and administrative tasks to support hotel operations.
A senior management role responsible for leading and overseeing event operations at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu to ensure world-class service and guest satisfaction.
The Personal Banker role focuses on providing tailored financial advice to customers, helping them achieve their financial objectives. This position requires strong sales skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients.
By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 2026
Sabah, located on the northern tip of Borneo, is Malaysia's second-largest state by land area and a growing economic region driven by tourism, agriculture, oil & gas, and palm oil production. Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the state capital and main employment hub.
The state's economy is diversifying beyond commodities, with Sabah's tourism sector — centred on Mount Kinabalu, Sipadan Island, and the Kinabalu National Park — creating jobs in hospitality, ecotourism, and conservation. The Sabah Development Corridor aims to attract investment in logistics, food processing, and renewable energy.
Working in Sabah offers a unique lifestyle — close to nature, lower cost of living than West Malaysia, and a laid-back pace of life. However, salaries tend to be lower than KL/Penang, reflecting the regional cost differential.
Sabah salaries are generally 15–30% lower than West Malaysia. Fresh graduates earn RM 1,800–2,800/month, mid-career professionals RM 3,000–5,500/month. Oil & gas roles (offshore and onshore) and senior hospitality management positions command premium pay.
KK is the primary hiring centre, with most corporate, government, and hospitality roles concentrated there. Sandakan hosts fishing, timber, and palm oil jobs, while Tawau is a hub for cocoa and agricultural processing.
Hotels, resorts, eco-lodges, and tour operators across KK, Kundasang, and island destinations.
Offshore platforms and onshore support operations near Labuan and Sabah's east coast.
Palm oil plantations, cocoa processing, and fisheries across rural Sabah.
Infrastructure projects, housing developments, and commercial building in KK and surrounding areas.
Shopping malls in KK (Suria Sabah, Imago, 1Borneo) employ retail and F&B staff.
UMS, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, and private colleges in KK create academic and administrative roles.
Filter by "Sabah" on SuperJobs to browse all available positions in KK, Sandakan, Tawau, and other Sabah cities.
If relocating from West Malaysia, highlight your adaptability and willingness to work in East Malaysia on your CV.
Apply through SuperJobs. Sabah employers value local knowledge and language skills (Malay and local dialects).
Factor in relocation costs and housing. KK rental is significantly cheaper than KL — expect RM 600–1,200/month for a studio apartment.