Strategic Skills in Demand in Singapore
On this page, you will learn about the Strategic Skills-in-Demand List, a summary of occupations that are key to supporting the growth of key economic sectors in Singapore. This list aims to help foreign professionals determine if their skills set are in demand in Singapore before relocating to Singapore. It also shows the skills-sets that are expected to be in strong demand by industries in the coming years.
To learn about the different visa options for foreigners who wish to work in Singapore, please read our Overview of Singapore Work Visas.
These occupations that are in demand are categorized by their respective industries. The industries are:
- finance
- manufacturing
- construction
- healthcare
- communication and digital media and
- retail and tourism.
This list is derived from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) latest Strategic Skills-in-demand List.
Strategic and Skills-in-Demand List
Finance Industry
| Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|
| Compliance Managers |
|
| Risk Management Managers |
|
| Information Technology Professionals |
|
| Product Controllers |
|
| Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC) Sales/ Traders |
|
| Investment Management Professionals |
|
| Project Management Professionals |
|
| Research Analysts and Structurers in Shipping, Aviation, Commodities, Infrastructure Finance, Real Estate |
|
| Underwriters and Actuaries in Marine Hull, Aviation, Energy, Political Risk, Terrorism and Agriculture Insurance |
|
Manufacturing Industry
| Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|
Electronics and Precision Engineering
|
|
Chemicals and Biomedicals
|
|
Aerospace and Marine & Offshore
|
|
Construction Industry
| Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|
| Civil/ Structural/ Bridge Engineer |
|
| Design Engineer |
|
| Geotechnical Engineer |
|
| Mechanical & Electrical/Aircon/Fire/Instrumentation Engineer |
|
| Quantity Surveyor |
|
| Resident Technical Officer/ Engineer |
|
| Testing & Commissioning Engineer |
|
| Supervisor and General Foreman |
|
| Crane & Hoist Operator/BC Cutter Operator/Bored Piling Operator/Drilling Operator |
|
| Draftsman structural/ M&E/ architectural)/Autocad Operator |
|
| Architectural Assistant/Technician |
|
| Building and Construction Project Manager |
|
| Jet-grouting Specialist |
|
Healthcare Industry
| Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|
| Clinical Audiologist |
|
| Dietician |
|
| Doctor |
|
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
|
| Medical/Laboratory Technologist |
|
| Nurse |
|
| Occupational Therapist |
|
| Pharmacist |
|
| Physiotherapist |
|
| Podiatrist |
|
| Radiation Therapist |
|
| Respiratory Therapist |
|
| Speech Therapist |
|
| Medical Social Worker |
|
| Dentist |
|
| Dental Hygiene Therapist |
|
| Pharmacy Technician |
|
Information Communication & Digital Media Industry
| Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tourism and Retail Industry
| Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|
| Lighting Designer |
|
| Production Manager |
|
| Set Designer |
|
| Sound Designer |
|
| Stage Designer |
|
| Museum/ Art Curator |
|
| Stage Technical Crew |
|
| Art Fair Organiser/ Art Dealer/Auctioneer |
|
| Casino Surveillance |
|
Read More about How to get Working Visa in Singapore
People also ask
- Singapore is well known for being a global centre for finance, biotechnology, and energy. With that in mind, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the industries with the most demand for employees are:
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Communication and digital media
- Retail and tourism
If you’d like to know more about the different types of working visas there are in Singapore, please check out our Singapore Working Visa Guide.
- Yes, accountants are certainly in demand in Singapore. According to the Singapore Business Review, the accounting sector is expected to have an extra 2,000 accountancy jobs created by 2020. The main accountancy roles to be in demand in Singapore are:
- Accounts assistants
- Accountants
- Finance executives
- Financial analysts
- Finance managers
- Finance planning and analysis
To be an accountant working and living in Singapore, have a look at our Singapore Employment Pass visa guide.
- The following careers will be in demand in Singapore in 2022:
- Financial Services Experts
- Cyber Security Experts
- Digital Marketers
- Data Scientists
- Product Managers
- UX Designers
- Internet of Things (IoT) Engineers
- Human Resources
- Care Workers for the elderly
If you are interested in the different options for living and working in Singapore, please see our Simple Singapore Working Visa Guide.
Need help with your Employment Pass application?
Rikvin, a Singapore Employment Licensed Agency, has immigration and work visa specialists who can help you! Call us at +65 6990 8220 or contact us now for a free consultation.
