Which Jobs Are Singaporean Employers Hiring for in 2024 Within Each Industry?

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower released data on  local job vacancies in late-2023 that revealed which will be the top jobs in demand for 2024.

Based on the statistics, software, online and multimedia developers, as well as finance specialists will be highly sought after. In addition, data scientists will also be popular within Singapore’s information and communications sector.

For those with degrees, the top three hot jobs in 2024 are:

• Software, web and multimedia developers
• Budgeting and financial accounting managers
• Business development managers

For those who are associate professionals and technicians, the top three jobs are:

• Commercial and marketing sales executives
• Pre-primary education teachers
• Operations officers, excluding those in transport operations

For those in rank-and-file positions, roles for receptionists, customer service and information clerks remain the top jobs, similar to last year’s statistics. These jobs form nearly 40% of job vacancies in the clerical and services group.

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Interested to learn the top five jobs employers are looking to hire for in a particular industry? Read on below to find out!

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Manufacturing

1. Industrial and Production Engineer
2. Manufacturing Engineering Technician
3. Shop Sales Assistant
4. Mechanical Engineering Technician (Excluding Transport & Vehicle Engineering Technician)
5. General Office Clerk

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Construction

1. Civil Engineering Building Construction Labourer
2. Supervisor/General Foreman (Building and Related Trades)
3. Civil Engineer
4. Construction Manager
5. General Office Clerk

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Wholesale and Retail Trade

1. Shop Sales Assistant
2. Commercial and Marketing Sales Executive
3. Sales Manager
4. General Office Clerk
5. Receptionist, Customer Service and Information Clerk

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Accommodation and Good Services

1. Waiter
2. Kitchen Assistant
3. Cook (E.g. Commis Cook 2/3)
4. Captain Waiter, Waiter Supervisor
5. Chef

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2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Information and Communications

1. Software, Web and Multimedia Developer
2. Data Scientist
3. Systems Analyst
4. Business Development Manager
5. Management and Business Consultant

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Financial and Insurance Services

1. Financial and Investment Adviser
2. Budgeting and Financial Accounting Manager (Including Financial Controller)
3. Financial Services Manager
4. Business Development Manager
5. Financial Analyst (e.g. Equities Analyst, Credit Analyst, Investment Research Analyst)

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Real Estate Services

1. Premises and Facilities Maintenance Manager (Excluding Building Security Manager)
2. Premises and Facilities Maintenance Officer
3. Receptionist, Customer Service and Information Clerk
4. Private Security Officer
5. Waiter

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Professional Services

1. Commercial and Marketing Sales Executive
2. Tax Associate Professional
3. Budgeting and Financial Accounting Manager (Including Financial Controller)
4. Transport and Vehicle Engineer
5. Civil Engineer

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Administrative and Support Services

1. Private Security Officer
2. Office, Commercial and Industrial Establishments Indoor Cleaner
3. Residential and Open Areas General Cleaner
4. Software, Web and Multimedia Developer
5. Dishwasher

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Public Administration and Education

1. Polytechnic Lecturer
2. Management Executive
3. Education Methods Advisor
4. Research Officer (Non-statistical)
5. Building and Fire Inspector

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 2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Health and Social Services

1. Registered Nurse & Other Nursing Professionals (e.g. Clinical Nurse, Nurse Educator, Excluding Enrolled Nurse)
2. Healthcare Assistant (e.g. Therapy Aide/Assistant)
3. Pre-Primary Education Teacher
4. Receptionist, Customer Service and Information Clerk
5. Enrolled/Assistant Nurse (Excluding Registered Nurse)

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

1. Receptionist, Customer Service and Information Clerk
2. Waiter
3. Physical Fitness Instructor (Including Yoga Instructor and Aerobics Instructor)
4. Chef
5. Captain Waiter/Waiter Supervisor

2024 Top Hiring Jobs in Other Community, Social and Personal Services

1. Beautician
2. Masseur (Non-Medical, Including Foot Reflexologist)
3. Hair Stylist/Hairdresser
4. Receptionist, Customer Service and Information Clerk
5. Shop Sales Assistant