
#PPPintern (Leadership Pipeline Development), Jan to Jun 2026
Public Service Division
Internship
Closing on 15 Nov 2025
What the role is
The Public Service Division (PSD) aims to build a first-class Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. We do this through public sector leadership development, capacity and capability building and the promotion of quality services at all levels of the Public Service. We are looking for outstanding candidates with the vision and passion to contribute to help shape Singapore.
The Challenge
The Leadership Development & Strategy Cluster oversees the leadership and talent development policies and approaches at the Public Service level, to achieve the following key outcomes:
• Effective and High-Performing Leaders & Leadership Teams who deliver with excellence today and innovate for tomorrow
• Leadership Corps with Greater Diversity in experiences, skillsets & perspectives
• One Public Service Leadership with a common purpose, identity and values
We do so by ensuring that our leadership development approaches are fit-for-purpose. This includes how we identify, develop, and engage senior public service leaders as well as emerging leaders on the central leadership programmes (i.e. the Administrative Service and Public Service Leadership Programme). We do so in close partnership with our training partner, the Civil Service College as well as the HR community and leaders across the Public Service.
What you will be working on
Learning Areas
• You will learn about how we develop and deploy officers in the central leadership programmes.
• You will also get to learn about how we do succession planning to build a strong pipeline of leaders for the public service.
• During your internship, you may also be given the opportunity to handle minor policy/process reviews or support the various work processes by analysing data and information.
What we are looking for
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are considering a career in HR and who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service.
An ideal candidate should possess the following:
• [Working Effectively with Stakeholders]
- Ability to engage stakeholders effectively. You should possess strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to work well in a team setting under tight timelines.
• [Talent Management] Knowledge of talent management processes and initiatives to identify, develop and manage talent.
• [HR Policies & Processes] Knowledge of HR policies and processes
• [Learning and Development] Keenness to learn about our policies and processes
• Analytical, resourceful and organised
• Meticulous with strong attention for details
• Performance-oriented and is able to work under pressure or tight timelines
• Self-starter who is able to work independently
• Collaborator who is able to work well with others
About Public Service Division
The Public Service Division (PSD) stewards a trusted Singapore Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. Our 4 key roles include:
• Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers
• Developing a forward-looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos
• Building future-ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively
• Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens
Why Join Us
When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well-being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans.
If you share our passion in reimagining Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us!
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About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Nov 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 Public Service Division or the wider Public Service.