This traineeship is with the Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate with the Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHD). OSHD works closely with stakeholders to promote workplace safety and health (WSH) through legislation, policies, capability building and engagement programmes.
The Inspectorate is the enforcement arm of the OSH Division and is responsible for the enforcement of the WSH legislation to ensure that workplaces maintain acceptable safety and health standards.
This is achieved through the conduct of strategic inspections and surveillance of workplaces as well as issuance of licenses for various competent organisations and competent persons authorised under the law. The Inspectorate also investigates fatal and serious accidents and regularly shares lessons learnt from the accidents with the industry.
Ministry of Manpower
Assistant Manager, DfS Operations Management, OSHD [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 15 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
Work on initiatives to strengthen OSHI's enforcement of Design for Safety (DfS) requirements. Support teams in the planning, development, and execution of initiatives whilst gaining hands-on experience in DfS-related activities.
What we are looking for
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Keen interest in OSH Enforcement in the public service
• Ability to evaluate multifaceted information and making balanced decisions
• A team player with a strong analytical mind and ability to work independently
• Good communication and writing skills are essential
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Oct 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 Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
Learn more about GRIT@GOV
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
Learn more about Ministry of Manpower