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Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Assistant Director/ Senior Investigation Officer (Operations & Outreach)

Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Contract

Closing on 24 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Consumer Product Safety, Weights & Measures Office (PW) of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) safeguards consumer safety and fair transactions through weights and measures in Singapore. As a Regulatory Officer in PW, you will develop and implement programmes to ensure accuracy in trade measurements and protect consumer interests and safety.

What you will be working on

Administer Singapore's Weights & Measures Regime, which requires you to: • Oversee the verification and inspection of weighing and measuring instruments used for trade purposes. • Assess and designate competent bodies for testing and verifying compliance of weighing & measuring instruments used for trade. • Participate in local and international technical working group discussions to review and ensure relevance of weights and measures standards. • Advise businesses on regulatory requirements for weights and measures and handle public enquiries professionally. • Conduct regular policy, process, and legislation reviews related to weights and measures. • Develop expertise in regulated weighing & measuring instruments and pre-packaged goods. • Plan and execute public outreach programmes to increase awareness of fair measurement practices in trade. • Investigate complaints related to inaccurate measurements in trade transactions. Additionally, you may be required to support the Consumer Product Safety regime by: • Assisting with consumer product safety regulations and compliance. • Contributing to consumer product safety awareness programmes.

What we are looking for

• Qualifications in Engineering, Science, Metrology, or similar fields preferred. • At least 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance/audit programmes • Knowledge of weights and measures regulations and standards is advantageous. • Experience in conceptualising and implementing outreach campaigns related to fair trade practices is beneficial. • Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and writing skills. • Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

About Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) administers and enforces the Competition Act 2004 and the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003, to guard against anti-competitive activities and unfair trade practices. Additionally, CCCS ensures that businesses observe fair trade measurement practices by administering the Weights and Measures Act 1975, and ensures the supply of safe consumer goods by enforcing and implementing the Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act 1975 and its associated Regulations.

About your application process

This job is closing on 24 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 Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore or the wider Public Service.