Officer will be responsible for processing licence applications for food shops, food stalls, supermarkets and temporary fairs to ensure that these establishments meet SFA’s pre-licensing requirements before they commence operations, to assure food safety. This includes conducting pre-licensing checks on the premises to verify that the layout and set up are in accordance with requirements before recommending issuance of the appropriate SFA licence type when all requirements are met.
Senior Executive / Executive
Singapore Food Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 04 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Duties
• Process licence applications, which include checking layout plans of the premises and land agency’s approvals, as well as imposing suitable and appropriate licensing conditions.
• Conduct pre-licensing checks on the premises to ensure compliance with the prelicensing requirements.
• Attend to public queries on licensing-related matters.
• Prepare and implement revised / new licensing regime / initiatives
Requirements
• Knowledge in HACCP or Food Safety Management System will have an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Highly independent, organised, self-motivated, meticulous, and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Other Information
• Will be stationed at JEM, 52 Jurong Gateway Road (S)608550
What we are looking for
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About Singapore Food Agency
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the ‘Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health.
The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.
About your application process
This job is closing on 04 Sep 2025.
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 Singapore Food Agency or the wider Public Service.