You will be working in a stimulating environment within a growing Core Competency Centre, having the opportunity to work with cutting-edge business process automation technology and drive digital transformation.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Traineeship (Automation) [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 07 Nov 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
Key Responsibilities
Development and Delivery
- Design and Build: Develop, test, and deploy robust and efficient bots (using platforms like UiPath RPA, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism) based on business requirements.
- Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with business users and stakeholders from various divisions to gather, analyse, and document business process requirements suitable for automation.
- Process Mapping: Create detailed process maps and Solution Design Documents (SDD) to ensure alignment between business needs and the technical solution.
- Quality Assurance: Support system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure bot solutions are accurate and perform as expected.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date technical documentation for all developed bots and automated processes.
- Consultancy: Act as a subject matter expert, offering advice and assistance to user divisions on the feasibility, best practices, and potential impact of automation for their requirements.
Citizen Development and Training
- Engagement: Actively support MPA’s Automation Citizen Development program, serving as a consultant for MPA staff looking to build their own automations and bots.
- Training Assistance: Assist in the development of Automation training materials, guides and workshops to onboard and upskill citizen developers
- Governance: Help ensure that citizen-developed automations and bots adhere to the competency centre’s established governance, security, and quality standards.
What we are looking for
Qualifications and Skills
Required
- Background in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, or a related field. Applicants with a non-IT or engineering background but exhibiting strong interest in automation and digitalisation will also be considered.
- Aptitude: Strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and document complex processes.
- Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyse processes, identify automation opportunities, and translate business needs into technical specifications.
Preferred
- Basic understanding or hands-on experience with an RPA platform (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism).
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
- Hands-on experience in software development
About your application process
This job is closing on 07 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 Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 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.
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About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.
MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.
MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."
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