You oversee the performance of all Human Resource (HR) administration, HR management, training coordination, feedback management and active engagement matters within the National Service (NS) Brigade, to sustain and improve the positive experience of our National Servicemen (NSmen).
MINDEF
Assistant Director (NS Relations & Engagement) - Mandai Hill
Permanent
Closing on 05 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Manage staffing and manning requirements for the NS Brigade
- Resolve NSmen's HR and administrative issues
- Oversee training work plan management
- Administer performance appraisal management processes for NSmen within the Brigade
- Coordinate activity management and engagement initiatives to enhance NSmen experience
Challenge(s)
- Serving as the singular point of contact for all Brigade-related NS work whilst ensuring timely and accurate facilitation of NS administration and training
- Liaising effectively with multiple stakeholders across different agencies and departments
What we are looking for
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in HR administration or training coordination is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Good organisation and time management skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 Mar 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.
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