Supports the grant administration team in implementing the WSS scheme (Basic and Level Up) to support work skills upgrading of Singaporean lower-wage workers. This includes supporting the implementation of WSS (Level Up) for go-live by early 2026 and the business-as-usual for WSS (Basic) as follows:
i. Overall programme management, working with various stakeholders to ensure
(i) smooth operations (ii) adherence to policy guidelines and proper governance, and (iii) risk mitigation of fraud and abuse.
ii. Implement and review communications management plan to engage target audience and encourage take-up, e.g. creatives and content generation, PR & marketing.
iii. Assess and manage appeal cases and escalated public enquiries, ensuring timely resolution of such cases, including drafting of replies to members of public.
iv. Generate reports for monitoring of implementation progress and track key indicators (e.g. participation rate, grants disbursed).
v. Support the projection of budget requirements and reporting of budget utilisation at regular intervals
vi. Manage the WSS outsource service provider to ensure services delivered are up to standard.
Support in digitalisation projects that leverage data analytics and IT tools to improve business process efficiency, service delivery and compliance with governance and audit requirements.
Project Participation:
Participate in cross-division projects to contribute to the organisation's strategic objectives;
Any other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Senior Manager, Workfare Skills Support (WSS) (Temp Contract) [CSVD]
Workforce Singapore
Contract
Closing on 13 May 2025
What you will be working on
What we are looking for
Experience:
§ Experience in grants administration, data analytics and customer service will be advantageous
Knowledge/Skills:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Good project management and problem-solving skills
Understand public governance and its principles, particularly in grants management policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Any of the following relevant competencies and skills will also be advantageous:
Data analytics
Business process review
Quality service management
Design thinking
Communication management and new media
Personal Attributes:
Resilient to time pressure and work demands, with a creative flair for problem-solving and innovation.
Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholders
Resourceful and pro-active in managing work assignments with a can-do attitude
Versatile and able to work well independently or in a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Organised, meticulous and detail oriented
Be committed to the ethos of public service
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About Workforce Singapore
Workforce Singapore (WSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). It will oversee the transformation of the local workforce and industry to meet ongoing economic challenges.
WSG will promote the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness, and employability of all levels of the workforce. This will ensure that all sectors of the economy are supported by a strong, inclusive Singaporean core.
While its key focus is to help workers meet their career aspirations and secure quality jobs at different stages of life, WSG will also address the needs of business owners and companies by providing support to enable manpower-lean enterprises to remain competitive. It will help businesses in different economic sectors create quality jobs, develop a manpower pipeline to support industry growth, and match the right people to the right jobs