ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD’s critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)
Performance Management Executive
Permanent
Closing on 27 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
We are seeking a motivated executive to join our Performance Management team in driving organisational excellence by building a high performing workforce. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end performance management cycle, including performance appraisal, ranking and promotion exercises and succession planning.
Key Responsibilities:
• Keep abreast of performance management initiatives within the Public Service and work with the team to formulate and align performance management policies and approaches accordingly.
• Work with the team to develop succession strategies and frameworks to manage and develop sustainable succession.
• Work together with the team to run and manage performance appraisal as well as ranking and promotion cycles.
• Process confirmations, emplacements and transfers of service.
What we are looking for
• Degree in any discipline or equivalent competencies
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Good team player
• Only Singaporeans need apply.
We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 27 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 MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) or the wider Public Service.
About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)
The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.
At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore’s internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore’s internal security and stability, and sovereignty.
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