Cluster Description
Workforce Development (WD) leads overall workforce development strategies and interventions for the Public Service. We believe that people are at the heart of our organisation and strive to build an agile, skilled, and future-ready Public Service workforce.
Project Overview
Support Workforce Development's strategic initiatives including One Talent Gateway (OTG), the government's talent marketplace, and review of the whole-of-government (WOG) Competency Bank that transform learning and development across the Public Service.
By the end of your internship, you will have:
a) Obtained a deeper understanding of the career development landscape within the Public Service
b) Gain hands-on experience in engaging ministry and agency-level stakeholders.
c) Learn about competency management and profiling to support career development initiatives and capability development of public officers.
Public Service Division
#PPPintern (Career Development & Competency Management), Jul to Dec 2026
Internship
Closing on 15 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Job Scope
a) Support agency-level engagement sessions such as roadshows, town halls, etc.
b) Review and refine the competency bank and career development initiatives by working with partners (e.g. Functional Leads, Data Office and GovTech) to support competency-driven growth across the Public Service.
c) Conduct data analysis for leadership reporting purposes.
d) Beyond this pilot project, you may also be included in other workstreams where you can insights about a Centre of Government perspective of the Public Service workforce, should you be interested.
What we are looking for
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are considering a career in HR and have a dare-to-try attitude to forge ahead to achieve outcomes. If you share our passion in shaping Singapore’s future with a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us as a #PPPintern.
Key Competencies Required
An ideal candidate should possess the following:
• [Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements] Dare to work with ambiguity, and propose ways to sense-make, and propose sound solutions for the business.
• [Working Effectively with Stakeholders] Good communication and interpersonal skills (spoken and written), with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• [Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose] Demonstrate care and empathy for our stakeholders and go the extra mile to assist when possible.
• [Keep Learning and Putting Skills into Action] Take on constructive feedback positively and work on improving self to deliver better outcomes.
• [Improving and Innovating Continuously] Actively suggest new and better ways of working to better meet the needs of our stakeholders across all job streams.
• [HR Business Partnership] Understand the day-to-day operational needs and business challenges from all job streams to address enquiries from partner agencies.
• [Recruitment & Employer Branding as One Public Service] Represent PSD as OneGov and respond to stakeholders’ queries related to recruitment processes.
• [Data Analytics and Insights] Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in leveraging data analytic tools to drive HR decision-making.
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 May 2026.
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.
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!
|People, Our Pride | Service, Our Pledge | Integrity, Our Core | Excellence, Our Quest |
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