Strategic skills in demand
The Strategic and Skills-in-Demand List is a compilation of occupations that are key to
supporting the growth of key economic sectors in Singapore. The compilation also lists the skill-sets
that are expected to be in strong demand by industries in the coming years. Job-seekers may refer to
this list to help them in their career planning.
The list was drawn up in consultation with the respective industries and relevant government
agencies. MOM regularly updates the list to factor in labour market trends.
You can refer to the Career
Compass for a description of the above occupations.
Foreigners who are interested to apply for work passes (either Employment Passes or S Passes)
should take the Self-Assessment Tool prior to
the submission of their applications. The self-assessment tool will provide a preliminary indication of
the likelihood of obtaining the respective work passes.
You can download the full list of  Strategic and Skills-in-Demand for
more information.
Manufacturing
| Industry |
Occupation |
Recommended Requisites |
| Manufacturing - Electronics and Precision Engineering |
Firmware R&D Engineer |
Degree/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science |
| HDD-related R&D Engineer |
| Media Process Engineer |
| Network Storage Engineer |
| Wafer Fabrication Process Engineer |
| Manufacturing - Chemicals and Biomedicals |
Chemist/Process Development Chemist |
Degree/MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineer/Technician |
Degree/MSc in Electrical Engineering |
| Environment (Water) Engineer |
Degree/MSc in Environment Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
| Automation/Process Engineer |
Degree/MSc in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering |
| QA/QC Specialists |
Degree/MSc in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Life Science |
| Manufacturing - Aerospace and Marine &
Offshore |
Design Engineer |
Degree/Masters in Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace
Maintenance, Avionics; Degree/Masters/PhD in Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Naval
Architecture, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum
Engineering, Process Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Subsea Engineering |
| Petroleum Engineer |
| Project Engineer |
| Reservoir Engineer |
| Well Engineer |
| Nano Engineer |
Construction
| Industry |
Occupation |
Recommended Requisites |
| Construction |
Civil/ Structural/ Bridge Engineer |
Masters/Degree/Diploma (Construction-related) |
| Design Engineer |
Degree/Diploma (Construction-related) |
| Geotechnical Engineer |
PhD/Masters/Degree (Construction-related) |
| Mechanical & Electrical/Aircon/Fire/Instrumentation
Engineer |
Degree/Diploma (Mechanical & Electrical-related) |
| With at least 2 years of relevant experience |
| Quantity Surveyor |
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Science, Project Facilities
Management |
| Resident Technical Officer/ Engineer |
Degree/Diploma (Construction-related)* |
| Testing & Commissioning Engineer |
Degree/Diploma (Mechanical & Electrical-related) |
| Supervisor and General Foreman |
Degree/Diploma/ITE Certificate (Construction-related) |
| Crane & Hoist Operator/BC Cutter Operator/Bored
Piling Operator/Drilling Operator |
Certificate of Successful Completion/Skill Evaluation Certificate (Crane-
related) |
| With 5 years of relevant experience |
| Draftsman structural/ M&E/ architectural/Autocad
Operator |
Degree/Diploma/ITE Certificate in Architectural Design |
| With 2 to 5 years of relevant experience |
| Architectural Assistant/Technician |
Degree/Diploma in Architectural Design |
| With at least 2 years of relevant experience |
| Jet-grouting Specialist |
Specialised Trade Certificate (Reinforced Concrete-related) |
| With 3 to 5 years of relevant experience |
| Building and Construction Project Manager |
Degree/Diploma (Construction-related) |
| With 5 to 10 years of relevant experience |
* These occupations require accreditation by the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Institution of Engineers Singapore and the
Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore.
Healthcare
| Industry |
Occupation |
Recommended Requisites |
| Healthcare |
Clinical Audiologist |
Masters in Audiology |
| Dietician |
Degree/Diploma in Dietetics, Food Nutrition |
| Doctor |
Degree in Medicine, Surgery* |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer |
Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography |
| Medical/Laboratory Technologist |
Degree in Medical Science; Diploma in Biotechnology, Medical
Technology |
| Nurse |
Degree/Diploma in Nursing; NITEC in Nursing** |
| Occupational Therapist |
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
| Pharmacist |
Degree in Pharmacy |
| Physiotherapist |
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy |
| Podiatrist |
Degree in Podiatry |
| Radiation Therapist |
Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Masters/Degree in Respiratory Therapy |
| Speech Therapist |
Masters/Degree in Speech Pathology |
| Clinical Psychologist |
Masters in Clinical Psychology |
| Medical Social Worker |
Bachelor of Arts and Social Science (Major in Social Work) |
| Dentist |
Degree in Dentistry |
| Dental Hygiene Therapist |
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
* The list of approved Degrees is available at the Singapore Medical Council website.
** A Degree/Diploma in Nursing recognised by the Singapore Nursing Board is required.
Finance
| Industry |
Occupation |
Recommended Requisites |
| Finance |
Compliance Managers |
Degree in Banking & Finance, Accountancy, Law, Economics, Business |
| FICS Compliance |
| Risk Management Managers |
Degree in Financial Engineering, Banking & Finance, Accountancy, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business |
| FICS Risk Management |
| Information Technology Professionals |
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science |
| Product Controllers |
Degree in Accountancy, Banking & Finance or equivalent |
| CPA/CA |
| Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC) Sales/ Traders |
Degree in Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Financial Engineering,
Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business |
| Investment Management Professionals |
Degree in Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Financial Engineering,
Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business |
| Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) |
| Project Management Professionals |
Degree in Banking & Finance, Accountancy, Mathematics,
Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business |
| Research Analysts and Structurers in Shipping, Aviation,
Commodities, Infrastructure Finance, Real Estate |
Degree in Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Financial Engineering,
Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business |
| Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) |
| Underwriters and Actuaries in Marine Hull, Aviation, Energy, Political
Risk, Terrorism and Agriculture Insurance |
Degree in Actuarial Science, Accountancy, Banking & Finance,
Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Business |
Information Communication & Digital Media
| Industry |
Occupation |
Recommended Requisites |
| Information Communication and Digital
Media |
Analyst Programmer |
Degree/Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer
Science, Information Technology, Management of Information Systems
|
| Software Engineer |
| Database/Network and Computer Systems Administrator |
| System Analyst |
| IT/Project Manager |
Degree/Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science,
Information Technology; Certificate in Project Management, Management of Information Systems |
| Security Consultant |
Degree/Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer
Science, Information Technology, Management of Information Systems
|
| Solution/Software Architect |
| Chief Information Officer |
| Game Producer |
Project management qualification and training
|
| With sufficient relevant project experience
|
| Game Programmer |
Degree in Computer Science |
| 2D and 3D Artist
|
Degree/Diploma in Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and/or
WSQ qualification in a related field*
|
| Animator |
| Character Artist |
| Character Designer
|
| Computer Graphic (CG) Artist
|
| Concept Artist |
Degree/Diploma in Art/Animation and/or WSQ qualification in a related
field* |
| Director (TV/Film, Animation & Games) |
With at least 8 years relevant experience and/or WSQ qualification in a
related field* |
| Environment Artist |
Degree/Diploma in Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and/or
WSQ qualification in a related field* |
| Gaffer |
NITEC in Lighting, Photography; Vocational training and/or WSQ
qualification in a related field* |
| Games Designer/Level Designer |
Relevant qualifications, portfolio and experience and/or WSQ
qualification in a related field* |
| Grip |
Degree in Film-making and/or WSQ qualification in a related field* |
| Lighting and Rendering Artist |
Degree/Diploma in Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and/or WSQ
qualification in a related field* |
| Line Producer |
Degree/Diploma in Film-making and/or WSQ qualification in a related
field* |
| Matchmove Artist |
Degree/Diploma in Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and/or
WSQ qualification in a related field* |
| Modeler and Texture Artist |
Degree/Diploma in Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and/or WSQ
qualification in a related field* |
| Producer (Film/TV, Animation & Games) |
Substantial relevant experience in both the creative and business sides
of producing a show, animation or game and/or WSQ qualification in a related field* |
| Production Assistant (Animation & Games) |
Substantial relevant experience in both the creative and business sides
of producing an animation or game and/or WSQ qualification in a related field* |
| Rigger |
Degree/Diploma in Animation and/or WSQ qualification in a related
field* |
| Rotoscope Artist |
Degree/Diploma in Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and/or
WSQ qualification in a related field* |
| Screenwriter/ Scriptwriter |
Degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism and/or WSQ
qualification in a related field* |
| Storyboard Artist |
Degree/Diploma in Drawing Skills and/or WSQ qualification in a related
field* |
| Technical Artist |
Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Art, Computer Graphics and/or
WSQ qualification in a related field |
| With 3 to 5 years of relevant experience* |
| Visual Effects (VFX) Artist/ Technician |
Basic formal qualification in visual effects/animation is preferred and/or
WSQ qualification in a related field * |
| Visual Effects (VFX) Supervisor/ Lead |
Degree/Diploma in Computer Graphics, Visual Arts and/or WSQ
qualification in a related field
|
| With 2 to 3 years of relevant experience* |
* For foreigners, a support letter from the relevant vetting authority is necessary to aid you in
your application for a Work Pass. For foreigners working in local media companies, please write to the
Media Development Authority prior to the submission of your application (email address: MDA_ID@mda.gov.sg). For more information
on Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ), please go to http://wsq.wda.gov.sg/.
Tourism and Retail
| Industry |
Occupation |
Recommended Requisites |
| Tourism/Retail |
Lighting Designer |
Technical background in electrical and electronics |
| Production Manager |
Degree/Diploma in any discipline
|
| With substantial relevant experience |
| Set Designer |
Degree in Arts (specialisation in Theatre Design or 3-D design),
Architecture |
| Sound Designer |
Technical background in electrical and electronics |
| Stage Designer |
Degree in Arts (specialisation in Theatre Design or 3-D design),
Architecture |
| Museum/Art Curator
|
Degree in History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, South Asian Studies, Sociology, Museum Studies
|
| Stage Technical Crew
|
Degree/Diploma in Technical Theatre
|
| Art Fair Organiser/Art Dealer/Auctioneer
|
Degree/Diploma in Arts Management, Visual Arts and Design, Art History, Performing Arts, Literary Studies
|
| Casino Surveillance |
Degree/Diploma with strong computer skills |
|
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