09/10

Singapore Employment
Outlook and Salary Guide
a practitioner’s insight to salaries across industries

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Contents
3 Executive overview
4 Banking & Finance
6 Call centre
8 Engineering & Technical
10 Healthcare & life sciences
12 Human resources
14 Information Technology
16 Logistics & warehousing
18 Office support
20 sales, marketing & advertising

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Executive Overview
We are pleased to present the annual Kelly Services Singapore Employment
Outlook and Salary Guide 2009/2010, a comprehensive reference tool on the
salary trends, job titles and employment outlook across industries.

The aim of this ‘Employment Outlook and Salary Guide’ is to provide an insight
to the latest salary ranges for various positions across industries in Singapore
through a compilation of salaries and job titles. This year, we have revamped our
Salary Guide to include the employment outlook for a better perspective of the
employment market across industries. The salary ranges are indicative of actual
transactions between employers and employees and represent a reflection of the
marketplace. The compiled findings are presented in an easy-to-read format.

For 2009, despite the global economic challenges and its increasing impact
on Singapore’s overall economy, we continue to see a number of opportunities
especially in the Healthcare, Bio-Technology, Digital & Telecommunications,
Energy and Outsourcing sectors. The battle for specialists in Singapore continues
unabated especially in the Healthcare sector with strong demand for medical
specialists, nurses, pharmacists and radiographers.

Talent skilled in next-generation Web technologies, Internet and mobile content

development are needed as unified communication and enhancements to
existing systems continue within the Technology landscape. Development of
advanced mobile devices and software has enabled greater levels of interactivity
and connectivity, and opened up opportunities in the new digital space. This will
ensure job opportunities in the Digital & Telecommunications sectors.

With the $20.5 billion Resilience Package approved by Parliament in February

to encourage employment and help companies remain viable, we expect a year
of cautious hiring. Singapore’s tepid employment climate and outlook means
that remuneration will remain competitive and more organizations will choose
performance-based incentives over bonuses to reward employees.

We hope this ‘Employment Outlook and Salary Guide 2009/2010’ will serve as
a handy reference. Please remember that we are here to assist you with current
data and human resource solutions for your specific needs.

Linus Kan
Country General Manager

A copy of this guide will be available on our website in June 2009.

Visit us at: www.kellyservices.com.sg

Disclaimer: Monthly salary ranges are subject to economic fluctuations. Monthly salary
ranges exclude other bonuses, allowances and Employer CPF contributions.

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Banking & Finance
The global financial crisis and its increasing impact on Singapore’s overall economy has resulted in a relatively
tepid employment climate within the Banking and Finance sector. Although the current economic downtrend has
impacted consumers’ finances and confidence in investments, more attractive loan packages and reduction in bank’s
base lending rates are some of the innovative plans to stimulate mortgage business and improve borrowings.

More employers are opting for lower base salaries with performance-based incentives. Reduction in salaries in the
Banking & Finance and Insurance industries are viewed as a method to ‘control and trim’ high salaries and bonus
payouts although mid to senior-level managers’ job opportunities are scarce in this challenging industry.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

BANKING

Bank Teller ‘N’ levels 1-3 Handle high volume of over-the-counter transactions. Assist with 1300 1900
with CO S / customer enquiries, ensure service delivery standards are met &
‘O’ levels actively promote bank products and services.

Remittance / Settlement / ‘O’ / ‘A’ levels 1-2 Cheque clearance, inward/outward remittances, telegraphic 1500 2000
Loans Clerk transfer & demand drafts. Accept & confirm forex deals. Process &
document housing loan applications.

Collection / Debt Recovery ‘O’ levels / 1-3 Review collection procedures and ensure diligent debt recovery. 1600 2200
Officer Diploma Analyse customers’ profile & propose viable solutions. Restructure
& negotiate payment. Knowledge in legal/ litigation processes
& documentation. Monitor delinquent accounts & collections
functions.

Trade Finance Clerk ‘O’ levels / 2-3 Process trade finance products with knowledge of various trade 1900 2600
Diploma instruments e.g Letter of Credit, trade collections & payments,
including accompanying payment processes.

Bank Operations Officer Degree 0-1 Processing of trade settlements. Back-room admin duties. 1800 2600

Customer Service Officer Diploma / 2-3 Attend to walk-in customers & follow-up on customer service issues 2000 2800
Degree as well as identify business potential from existing database.

Mortgage Sales Specialist Diploma / 2-3 Identify prospective customers through lead generation to achieve 2000 3000
Degree desired mortgage and related lending product targets.

Trade Finance Officer Diploma / 1-2 Supervisory role in the processing of trade finance products. 2200 3000
Degree

Personal Financial Consultant / Diploma / 2-3 Provide advice & recommend investment products according to 2200 3200
Personal Banker Degree clients’ risk profile. Identify business potential from the execution
of sales.

FX Dealer Diploma / 2-3 Good knowledge of foreign exchange products. Familiar with 2500 5000
Degree inter-bank market transaction. Manage the flow and risk of FX
pricing. Process inter-bank deposit/ placement deals, futures, FRAs,
government bills/bonds and foreign exchange.

Compliance Officer Degree 2-3 Ensure interpretation & adherence to all regulatory requirements. 2800 3600
Conduct & review results of compliance surveillance test plans.
Support the implementation and roll-out of compliance-related
initiative.

Bank Auditor Degree 2-3 Report audit findings, evaluate system effectiveness & assess 2800 3800
procedural deficiencies. Ensure high level of internal control &
system adherence to guard against fraud or procedural non-
compliance.

Settlement Officer Degree 3-5 Settlement of trades (FX/MM), bonds & securities. Liaise with 3000 4000
brokers, counter parties & Fund Managers.

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 Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Secretary ‘O’ / ‘A’ levels 3-5 Suppport a team of Senior Managers in travel arrangements & 2600 4000
meetings.

Senior Secretary Diploma Min 6 Support Heads of Department or top-level Executives. Travel 4000 6000
arrangements, report preparations and scheduling of Manager(s)
schedule. Taking of minutes and other secretarial duties.

Securities / Equities Dealer Degree Holder 3-5 Support relevant teams and responsible for executing global 3500 6000
equities, fixed income and structured products through brokers.
Update market information. To work closely with operations staff to
resolve trade discrepancies.

FINANCE

Accounts Clerk ‘O’ levels / 1-3 Balance expenses, data entry & basic accounts support. Filing, 1500 1800
Certificate photocopying, faxing & other administrative duties.

Payroll Clerk ‘O’ levels / 1-2 Calculate & prepare payroll, taking into account overtime & 1600 2200
LCCI deductions such as tax, CPF, insurance payments, etc.

Credit Control Clerk ‘O’ levels / 1-2 Manage accounts receivables. Prepare reports of loans and 1600 2000
Diploma accounts that are delinquent and forward reports for legal action.

Accounts Assistant ‘O’ levels / 1-3 Record & compile summaries of organisation’s financial transactions 1800 2400
Certificate for management purposes. Assist in full set of accounts.

Credit Control Officer Diploma / 2-4 Contact customers. Send follow-up inquiries. Negotiate with past 1800 3000
Degree due accounts for debt recovery.

Accounts Supervisor LCCI Higher / 2-4 Supervise full set of accounts. Assist in the analysis of financial 2400 3600
Diploma / statements & year-end closing/audits.
Professional
Certificate

Accounts Payable Manager Degree 5-6 Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices, expense vouchers & 2800 4200
maintain accurate control reports. Staff management.

Financial Analyst Degree 2-3 Report & analyse financial & operating data. 3000 4500

Credit Control Manager Diploma / 4-6 Determine credit worthiness of clients. Formulate credit and 3200 5500
Degree collection policy. Negotiate with past due accounts. Take
appropriate action against delinquent accounts. Supervisory duties.

Auditor Degree / 2-4 Ensure authenticity & accuracy of financial statements, especially 3000 4800
Professional assets & liabilities. Analyse samples of work done & conduct
Certificate procedural interviews.

Accountant Degree / 4-5 In-charge of general accounting that involves the preparation 4000 6500
Professional of statistical data & financial reports concerning profits, cash &
Certificate inventory. Analyse, report & provide advice on financial dealings or
organisations/individuals. Advise on associated record-keeping &
compliance requirements.

Finance Manager Degree 6-7 Prepare financial reports, i.e. income, expenses, capital usage 5500 8500
& cash-flow. Preparation of strategic plans, budgets & financial
forecasts. Develop accounting and management policies &
procedures.

Administrator Diploma / 3-5 Contribute to the smooth and efficient operations of the office by 2600 3800
Degree undertaking all of the day-to-day office administration functions.
Support teams and provide basic suppport roles to secretaries.

Office Manager Diploma Min 6 Ensure operations run smoothly. Vendor management, basic 3800 4500
procurement of office supplies, general HR duties, reconciliations,
report preparations and general administration.

Hot job in Banking & Finance

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Call Centre
The Call Centre industry continues to grow significantly in Singapore and across Asia Pacific, although there is a
trend of relocating Call Centres to Malaysia, Philippines and India. With the global economic challenges, shared
services will continue to be used by global companies to manage and save cost.

Call Centre agents and helpdesk analysts remain in demand due to their value as key contact points for businesses
and their ability in providing one-stop service to customers. Call Centre agents are trained to cross-sell products
and to project a professional image as they play a key role in generating revenue for the organization.
The availability of multi-lingual employees strengthens Singapore’s position in the Call Centre industry.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Sales Outbound / Telemarketer ‘O’ / ‘A’ levels 0-1 Responsible for setting up appointments & sales. Handle outbound 1500 1800
(entry level) calls for selling a product or service, typically with respect to
quotas or sales goals. May be responsible for specific accounts or
geography.

Sales Outbound / Telemarketer ‘A’ levels / 2-3 Responsible for setting up appointments & sales. Handle outbound 1800 2500
(experienced) Diploma calls for selling a product or service, typically with respect to quotas
or sales goals. May handle specific accounts or geography. Typically
handle key accounts & more difficult situations. To lead, teach,
guide and/or motivate teams through the call process if necessary.

Customer Service Officer - ‘O’ / ‘A’ levels / 0-1 Handle incoming calls (orders, enquiries, complaints) and direct 1500 1800
Inbound (entry level) Diploma calls for further problem resolution.

Customer Service Officer - Diploma / 1-2 Handle incoming calls (orders, enquiries, complaints) and direct 1600 2200
Inbound (experienced) Degree calls for further problem resolution. Handle larger clients of 1st level
escalation. Lead, teach, guide and/or motivate teams through the
call process if necessary.

Helpdesk ‘A’ levels / 1-2 Screen and/or service requests, compile problem reports & provide 1800 2300
Diploma solutions to complex issues as required.

Call Centre Supervisor / Team Diploma / 2-3 Oversee team of junior & senior officers. Motivate team, 2800 3500
Leader Degree roster planning & handle staffing issues such as disciplinary &
performance counselling.

Call Centre Trainer Diploma / 2-3 Work with HR & Call Centre Manager to provide training on 3000 4500
Degree systems, procedures & product knowledge. Facilitate & plan
training schedules.

Operations Manager Diploma / 3-4 Oversee all aspects of operations. Report to Call Centre Manager. 3800 5000
Degree Handle internal inquiries & divisional operations.

Call Centre Manager / Head Degree 3-4 Implement service strategies. Oversee daily operations as well as 5000 10000
marketing, sales & IT. Ensure service levels are met. Plan workflow &
structure. Solve escalated complaints. Motivate & lead teams. Work
with HR to assist in recruiting, staff appraisals & training. Good
project management skills.

NATIVE-SPEAKING POSITIONS – CALL CENTRE

JAPANESE

Customer Service Degree - Handle incoming calls (orders, enquiries, complaints) and direct 2700 3800
Representative calls for further problem resolution. Lead, guide and/or motivate
teams through the call process if necessary.

Helpdesk Analyst Degree - Responsible for providing high level technical support and training 2800 4000
for client applications. Assist in the resolutions of client technical
problems and/or apply real time solutions.

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 Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Sales Outbound / Telemarketer Degree - Handle outbound calls for selling a product or service, typically with 2700 3200
respect to quotas or sales goals. Qualify prospects and produce
quality leads.

Team Leader / Supervisor Degree - Oversee team of agents. Motivate team, roster planning & handle 4000 6000
staffing issues such as disciplinary & performance counselling.

KOREAN

Customer Service Degree - Handle incoming calls (orders, enquiries, complaints) and direct 2500 3500
Representative calls for further problem resolution. Lead, guide and/or motivate
teams through the call process if necessary.

Helpdesk Analyst Degree - Responsible for providing high level technical support and training 2800 4000
for client applications. Assist in the resolution on client technical
problems and/or apply real time solutions.

Sales Outbound / Telemarketer Degree - Handle outbound calls for selling a product or service, typically with 2500 3000
respect to quotas or sales goals. Qualify prospects and produce
quality leads.

Team Leader / Supervisor Degree - Oversee team of agents. Motivate team, roster planning & handle 3800 5500
staffing issues such as disciplinary & performance counselling.

OTHER LANGUAGES

Customer Service Degree - Handle incoming calls (orders, enquiries, complaints) and direct 2000 2700
Representative calls for further problem resolution. Lead, guide and/or motivate
teams through the call process if necessary.

Helpdesk Analyst Degree - Responsible for providing high level technical support and training 2300 3200
for client applications. Assist in the resolution of client technical
problems and/or apply real-time solutions.

Sales Outbound / Telemarketer Degree - Handle outbound calls for selling a product or service, typically with 1800 2500
respect to quotas or sales goals. Qualify prospects and produce
quality leads.

Team Leader / Supervisor Degree - Oversee team of agents. Motivate team, roster planning & handle 3000 4000
staffing issues such as disciplinary & performance counselling.

Hot job in call centre

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Engineering & Technical
Most MNCs and firms in Singapore have paused the hiring of engineers with the cautious outlook on the
Shipping and Oil & Gas industries. However, sectors such as Power, Energy and Wastewater treatment
maintain a moderate approach to hiring of engineers with specific skills, while contract and temporary job
offers continue with project cycles.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Engineering Director PHD/MSc/ >10 R&D, design and patent for company product. Oversee and lead 10000 14000
MBA entire engineering teams (QA, R&D, Design, Failure Analysis) to
success. Master Black Belt holder. Financial management.

Engineering Manager PHD/MSc/ >10 R&D, design and patent for company product. Lead entire 7000 9000
MBA Degree engineering team (R&D, QA). Lead and oversee engineering team.
Master Black Belt/ Black Belt holder. Conduct induction training.
Product development.

Procurement Manager MSc/Degree >8 Strategic sourcing of suppliers and materials. Proficient in 6000 8000
mechanical, electrical, electronics parts. >50% travel.

Embedded System/Design MSc/Degree >8 R&D and product development & design in embedded system 8000 10000
Principal Engineer architecture design, programming and project management.
Proficient in C/C++ programming and porting of Standard C
program to TI DSP and Intel XScale architecture. Knowledge
of Unix/Linux systems architecture, TCP/IP networking, data
communications and information surveillance security.

Planning Manager MSc/MBA >3 Operations management in engineering/manufacturing. Execute 6000 9000
and roll out plans.

Material Manager MSc/Degree 5-8 Generate clear-to-build quantity plan based on orders. Expedite 6000 10000
with buyers on material shortages & ensure availability. Monitor
inventory performance to meet goals set.

Lead Supplier Development MSc/Degree 3-5 Lead a team of Supplier Development Engineer. Knowledge 4000 6000
Engineer in Supply Chain and Sheet Metal, Castings, Cable Assembly,
Hardware, PCB for telecommunication, computers, video/
audio/entertainment, industrial control equipment, testing and
instrumentation, medical devices and products. Knowledge of
quality management, CQE and ISO 9000. Lead Assessor.

Senior Design Engineer Degree >5 Design & develop machine & pneumatic control, handlers for lead 4000 6000
(Automation) frame / PCB / CPU test equipment industries. Knowledge of ProE,
DOE, DFMEA, FMEA, UPH simulation and structure. Prepare design
proposal.

Regional Marketing/ Degree/ 5-8 Sales and marketing experience in electronics, components, ICs/ 5000 9000
Sales Manager Diploma Pumps & Valves / HVAC industry.

Program Manager Degree/ 5-8 Plan and introduce products regionally and internationally. 3rd 4500 9000
Diploma language (Japanese/Korean) a must. Business development
managing and planning. Channel building.

Project Manager Degree/ 5-8 Projects execution in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Civil & 6500 9000
Diploma Structural, Solar, Energy, Wastewater Treatment sectors. Electrical &
electronics system design & integration, troubleshooting, testing,
installation and commissioning. Hands-on experience in energy,
water, infrastructure, solar, inverters, battery, UPS, diesel generators
and power system.

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 Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Industrial/ Capacity Engineer Degree/ 5-8 Planning of production floor layout to enable efficient process & 3000 6000
Diploma material flow. Implement low cost manufacturing.

Electrical Design Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Design of electrical diagrams for upgrades or modifications. Design 3000 5000
Diploma machine control systems and panels. Experience with AutoCad,
PLC, SCADA. Proficient in solar, inverters, battery, UPS, generators
and power automation system.

Mechanical Design Engineers Degree/ 3-5 Jig & Fixture design. Hands on experience in automation design & 3000 5000
Diploma mechanical integration in semiconductor & hard disk drive industries.
Dimensioning controls. AutoCad 2D/3D, Inventor/Solid Works.

PCB Design Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Proficient in Mentor Graphic, Orcad, Cadence, Protel, PAD, Zuken, 3000 5000
Diploma CADSTAR. Strong knowledge in PCB fabrication fundamentals and
principles with R&D experience.

Project Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Engineering projects execution. Electrical & Electronics system 3000 5000
Diploma design & integration, troubleshooting, testing, installation and
commissioning. Hands-on experience preferable in solar PV,
servicing inverters, battery chargers, UPS, diesel generators, and/or
other power system components.

Manufacturing Supervisor Degree/ 3-5 Liaise with operators, line leaders & other supporting departments to 3000 5000
Diploma carry out production/manufacturing operations & projects. Monitor &
coordinate machines installation setup. Monitor production issues to
ensure targets are met & quality issues minimized.

Firmware/ Software Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Proficient in Wireless, RF, 2G/3G, WCDMA, CDMA, GSM, GPRS, 4000 5000
Diploma WIFI, WIMAX cellular, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, Embedded Software
development (C, Assembly language in Windows, Linux or VxWorks).

Piping Design Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Piping design for Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater Treatment, 3000 6000
Diploma Chemical, Energy.

Field Application Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Failure analysis locally or overseas. Provide technical support. 3000 5000
Diploma

Systems Design Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Product development support/system level design/ failure analysis. 3000 5000
Diploma

Development Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Product design, building automation or HVACR, electro-mechanical 3000 5000
Diploma systems and modules. Familiar with 2D & 3D-CAD system. Hands-
on experience in engineering drawing, part assembly, machining,
electro-mechanical system. Testing & commissioning.

Service Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Technical servicing, support, enquiries for customers onsite locally & 3000 5000
Diploma regionally. Resolve technical & quality issues.

Production Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Responsible for the areas of productivity improvement, process 3000 5000
Diploma efficiencies, cost reduction and facility layout. Manages all aspects
of the development and implementation of production projects.
Prepare cost analysis for project evaluation for COO, Regional VP,
GMO and plant management. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of
related machinery and equipment for possible operation applications
and assist plants in machinery and equipment specification. Monitor
assigned plant’s compliance to policies and procedures.

Equipment Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Provide sales & service to local & international customers. Prepare 3000 4500
Diploma quotation, presentation material, sales analysis report, customer
complaints report, etc.

Sales Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Provide sales & service to local & international customers. Prepare 3000 5000
Diploma quotation, presentation material, sales analysis report, customer
complaints report, etc.

QA Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Plan and direct activities in development, application and 3000 4500
Diploma maintenance of quality standards. Monitor and maintain Quality
Assurance activity experience with CE, FDA, ISO13485, ISO 16949.

Electrical & Instrumentation/ Degree/ 3-5 Design and modification of E&I equipments/machines. Proficient 3000 5000
Control Engineer Diploma in PLC, SCADA, DCS hardware & software. Design power electrical
circuits. Well versed in AC, stepper & servo motors. Multi-axis
matrix positioning controls knowledge.

Mechanical Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Strong analytical skills in design process. Proficient in Pro-E CAD 3000 4500
Diploma modeling skills.

Process Engineer Degree/ 3-5 To develop process for new products & improve product process 3000 4500
Diploma for current products. Knowledge of SPC, DOE & FMEA.

Electrical Engineer Degree/ 3-5 Design of electrical diagrams for upgrades or modifications. Design 3000 4500
Diploma machine control systems and panels. Experience with AutoCad.

Planner Degree/ 3-5 Regularly schedule/plan production. Plan production manufacturing 3000 4000
Diploma loadings include work in process and ship dates to meet customer
demands. Respond to customer enquiries.

Hot job in engineering & technical

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Healthcare & Life Sciences
This industry will see more hiring in 2009 as more research hubs are being set up and medical tourism remains
popular in Singapore. As specific skills are required for this industry, the battle for specialists in Singapore continues
unabated with opportunities for medical specialists, nurses, pharmacists and radiographers. More training programs
are also being identified to overcome the talent crunch in Healthcare & Life Sciences sectors.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Chief Scientific Officer Ph.D 5-6 Oversee overall research and development. 10000 15000

Regional Business Development BS/MS Degree 5-7 Identify and deliver business alliances/acquisitions consistent 13000 15000
Director - Pharmaceutical in Chemistry with strategic business development plans. Drive Pharmaceutical
or Chemical end-use strategy.
Engineering and
an MBA

Quality Auditor BS Degree in Life 4-10 Conduct cGMP audits of third-party vendors. Communicate 6000 9000
Sciences critical cGMP findings and perform ‘for cause’ audits as requested
by quality operations.

Manager - Quality Assurance MS Degree in 5-7 Exposure to Quality Assurance requirements as per local and 7000 8000
Biochemistry, international regulatory norms and experience in handling Biotech
Microbiology, related Quality Assurance. Exposure to international regulatory
Pharmacy audits of US FDA.

Product Manager BS Degree in Life 4-8 Initiate and co-ordinate strong and creative marketing plans to 5000 7000
Sciences achieve sales target of each product portfolio.

Clinical Site Manager BS Degree in 3-5 Monitor the progress of assigned Investigator sites by maintaining 6000 8000
Life Sciences, close contact with site personnel and site monitors. Coordinate
Pharmacy, data management activities.
Nursing

Analytical Chemist Bachelor of 8-10 Review all validation protocol & supervise a group of laboratory 6000 7000
Applied Science personnel. Knowledge of HACCP.

Technical Sales Support / BS Degree in 2-5 Technical service and support of customers and account 4000 6000
Account Manager Microbiology, management. Implement strategy for product end use.
Biochemistry or
Pharmacology

Sales Account Manager BS Degree in 5-6 Identify potential customers by building an internal and external 5000 7000
Food Tech, network, market research and commercial contacts. Propose
Chemistry solutions to suit customers’ requirements.

Regulatory Affairs Manager BS Degree 2-3 Handles the full spectrum of Pharmaceutical product registration 4000 5000
in Pharmacy/ services. Adhere to requirements of HSA and other regulatory
Pharmacology. bodies.
Registered with
the Singapore
Pharmacy Board

Regional Head QA - Pharmacy, 8-10 Develop QA organisation, increase QA and compliance 10000 15000
APAC, ME & Africa Biology or awareness.
Chemistry degree

Regional Director - Ph.D or MD, 5-6 Implement regulatory strategies & file plans for development 10000 15000
Global Regulatory Sciences Health Sciences and life-cycle products.

Clinical Data Manager Degree in 3-5 Data management activities related to clinical trials. 4500 6000
Life Sciences,
Pharmacy or
Nursing

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 Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Dairy End - Use Manager Graduate in 5-6 Sales & marketing of dairy products. 8000 11000
Food, Science
and Tech.

Medical Relationship Manager Degree in 3-4 Develop & manage a network of key opinion leaders. 5500 7000
Science, Nursing
or Medicine

Laboratory Manager BS in Medical 5-6 Manage daily operations of the laboratory. 5000 7000
Tech., MT (ASCP)
certification

Medical Technologist BS in Medical 2-3 Perform all manual & automated testing. 2300 3500
Tech.

Research Officers Degree in 2-3 Synthesis of functional dyes and semi-conductors. 2500 3500
Chemistry

Nurses Diploma in 2-3 Basic nursing duty in wards. 2500 4000

Nursing

Medical Director MBBS / MRCP 8-10 Oversee doctors and management. 15000 20000

Registrar (General Medicine) MBBS 5-6 Patient Management 7000 11000

Specialist (Consultant) MBBS sub 5-6 Patient Management & Consultation. 12000 25000
specialty training

Cardiologist MBBS, sub 5-6 Patient Management & Consultation. 25000 NA

specialty training

Geriatrician MBBS, sub 5-6 Patient Management & Consultation. 25000 NA

specialty training

Ophthamologist MBBS, sub 5-6 Patient Management & Consultation. 30000 NA

specialty training

Senior Consultant MBBS 5-6 Patient Management & Consultation. 25000 NA

(Medical Doctor)

Consultant (Medical Doctor) MBBS 5-6 Patient Management & Consultation. 18500 NA

Staff Nurse Diploma in 2-3 Basic nursing duties in wards. 1920 3000
Nursing, SRN.

Product Manager BS Degree in Life 4-8 Initiate and co-ordinate strong and creative marketing plans to 4500 6500
Sciences achieve sales target of each product portfolio.

Regulatory Affairs and BS Degree 2-11 Analyse product quality issues, ensure effective counter-measures 4000 8000
Quality Manager in Pharmacy and preventive action as well as ensure in-process quality
registered with standards are in place.
the Singapore
Pharmacy Board

Business Development Degree pref. 3-5 Plan & hunt for potential customers. Meet sales targets & quotas. 5000 7000
Manager (Log) in Pharmacy/ Develop consulting service/ product according to market needs.
Healthcare/
Business

Product Specialist BSc Degree 3-5 Identify customers by building an internal and external network, 4000 6500
market research and commercial contacts.

Sales Manager BSc Degree 5-12 Plan & manage business strategies. Meet sales targets & quotas. 5000 7000
Develop consulting service/product according to market needs.
Co-ordinate activities of sales team. Monitor budget achievement.
Prepare forecasts.

Pharmacist BS Degree 1-3 Help the organisation to reduce industrial wastage. Ensure that 2800 4500
in Pharmacy products and services meet the specification and standards.
registered with Job duties include: Study product specification, inspection of
the Singapore materials used. Inspection of finished goods. Analyse quality
Pharmacy Board assurance data, implement quality improvement procedures.
Compile reports.

Medical Representative BSc Degree 2-4 Identify customers by building an internal and external network, 2600 3200
market research and commercial contacts.

Regulatory Pharmacist BS Degree 2-3 Handle the full spectrum of pharmaceutical product registration 3500 4200
in Pharmacy services. Adhere to requirements of HSA and other regulatory
registered with bodies.
the Singapore
Pharmacy Board

Compound Pharmacist BS Degree 2-3 Handle the full spectrum of pharmaceutical product registration 3500 4200
in Pharmacy services. Adhere to requirements of HSA and other regulatory
registered with bodies.
the Singapore
Pharmacy Board

Hot job in healthcare & life sciences

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Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) has increasingly played a more strategic and business partner role in organizations. With
the changing markets, HR expertise on up-skill programs, training, career development, competitive compensation
and benefits are some of the areas critical to many organizations today. With the deepening global recession,
most employers have adopted a rather cautious and moderate approach to hiring. HR practitioners will need to
keep themselves updated on evolving trends and innovative recruitment and retention strategies in a shrinking
recruitment market. The hiring trend in Singapore’s changing market has culminated in most organizations being
more careful in selecting candidates. HR plays a pivotal role in identifying talents that will shape the organization’s
growth. Practitioners experienced in a full spectrum of HR capabilities are continually in demand despite the
current economic downturn.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Compensation & Benefits Diploma / 3-6 Design, plan & implement compensation and benefits for staff. 2500 5000
Specialist Degree Evaluate on effectiveness of schemes.

HR Assistant ‘O’ levels / 1-2 General HR admin duties. Maintenance of leave/medical records. 1400 2000
Certificate Coordinate interviews.

HR Officer / Executive / Senior Diploma / 3-6 Active screening & recruitment of staff. Coordinate recruitment ads. 2400 3800
Executive Degree Ensure consistent benefits & compensation practice.

Training Executive / Diploma / 2-5 Conduct company training programmes. Knowledge of commonly 2300 4500
Senior Executive Degree used concepts, practices & procedures. Source for external trainers.

Assistant HR Manager Diploma / 5-6 Assist with HR Manager in implementing HR policies & procedures. 3800 5000
Degree

Training Manager Degree 5-6 Design, plan & implement training programmes; policies & 3500 6200
procedures; and career development programmes.

HR Manager Diploma / 6-10 Design, plan & implement HR policies & procedures. In-charge 5000 10000
Degree of recruitment, salary & staff benefits. Performance evaluation.
Determine & enforce government regulations. Supervise team of
HR executives.

Hot job in human resources

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Information Technology
Information technology is at the heart of Singapore and despite the downturn, projects such as Intelligent Nation
2015 (iN2015) in next-generation networks have been implemented to improve Singapore’s IT competitiveness.
Talent skilled in next-generation Web technologies, Internet and mobile content development are in demand as
unified communication and enhancements to existing systems are still being carried out. Start-up and established
firms will continue to battle for top IT talent. Contract and temporary positions have gained momentum and this is
a trend which will continue throughout 2009 as employers prefer the flexibility of placing candidates with specific
skills in special projects. A sizeable base of IT shared services and outsourcing companies continue to ensure
a reasonable market for IT talents. Another facet of IT outsourcing that remains strong is software application
development and support.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Helpdesk Analyst Diploma/ 1-3 Remotely troubleshoot problems through e-mail/telephone 2500 3500
Degree by taking over the control of users’ terminals via LAN/WAN
connections. Plan, coordinate & support business processess,
systems & end-users.

Analyst Programmer / Diploma/ 2-5 Design, code & test programmes to support application systems 3500 5000
Software Engineer Degree development plan.

Systems / Network Degree 2-5 Administer & operate LAN & WAN networks, system management 3500 5500
Administrator & hardware support.

Business / Systems Analyst Degree 3-5 Perform systems feasibility studies, analysis & design. Translate 4500 6500
business rules and requirements into system specifications. Work
closely with Engineers & Technical Support to resolve customer
issues. Provide technical application support to users.

Database Administrator Degree 4-7 Responsible for administration & technical maintenance of the 5500 8000
company’s distributed database system.

Technical Consultant Degree 3-6 Track problems & changes. Continuity of ownership & 4000 7000
documentation of IT operational problems from occurrence to
resolution, including post-resolution analysis. Provide solutions to
IT-related service problems.

Software QA / Test Analyst Degree 3-5 Testing, certifying and auditing software products. 3500 6000

Applications Consultant Degree 5-8 Provide functional or technical consulting on the implementation 5500 10000
(Functional) of software applications including ERP, CRM, SCM, PLM, etc. Must
have relevant domain knowledge in order to map processess to
applications and vice versa.

Systems Engineer (Windows) Degree 3-6 Support enterprise systems. Experienced in windows platform 4500 8000
(Active directory, exchange, virtualisation etc.)

Network Engineer Degree 3-6 Configure, implement and support enterprise systems. 4500 8000

Data-warehousing Consultant Degree 3-8 To develop data-mining techniques, database architecture & 4500 8000
production support. Assist administrators and developers.

IT Manager Degree 5-10 Oversee the smooth running of IT systems. Troubleshoot & assist 6500 9000
the organisation in any IT matters or problems. Good knowledge of
new IT developments in the required fields.

Project Manager Degree 4 Plan, direct & execute project management activities for an area/ 6000 8500
division. Monitor progress against schedule & project budget.
Allocate appropriate resources to deliver projects results. Interface
between project delivery team and end-users.

Inside Sales Representative Degree / 3-5 To identify leads and generate sales using telephone and internet 3500 6000
Higher technologies.
Diploma

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 Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Pre-sales Consultant Degree 3-5 Help in the sales of IT products or services by providing proof of 5000 8000
concepts and demonstrations to customers, RFP participation and
solution architecting.

Post-sales Consultant Degree 3-5 Responsible for product implementation, ongoing technical 5000 8000
support and maintenance. May be required to work onsite with
customers and provide regular updates.

Account Manager/ Degree 5 Able to build & grow sales for an IT product or services company 5000 8000
Sales Manager over a given geography or industry vertical and exceed sales
quotas. Identify, qualify & close sales opportunities through
prospecting & cross marketing of IT products and services to
existing & new customers.

Security Consultant Degree 5-7 Technical consultant specialising in IT security technology. Conducts 5000 8000
application and system security health-checks, risk assessment,
identity & firewall management.

IT Auditor Degree 5-7 Planning and executing of audits of information systems, platforms, 5000 8000
operating procedures and fraud management.

Marketing Manager Degree 5-7 Perform a combination of marketing functions such as channel 6500 9500
or product marketing, strategy & business planning, advertising
& promotions, lead generation, event management, integrated
marketing communications, public relations & corporate
communications, market analysis & reporting.

Solutions Architect Degree 5-10 Provide pre and post sales support in an IT vendor environment 6500 10000
by developing the technical architecture and design of systems
or applications. Provide technical leadership and subject matter
expertise in various stages of the sales and project delivery lifecycle.

Enterprise & Architect Degree 7-12 Design IT systems setup. 8000 14000

Web Server Administrator Degree 3-6 A good understanding of web-based application with strong Unix/ 3500 6000
Windows Operating Systems and scripting skills. Technical support
of Web/Application servers such as Apache/ TomCat/ WebSphere/
Weblogic/ SunONE, etc.

Storage Consultant Degree 3-7 Provide subject matter expertise and technical support on 4500 8500
hardware/ software requirements of storage products including
SAN, NAS, Backup and Recovery, Capacity planning / application
sizing, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Operating
Systems Administration.

Regional Sales Director Degree / 7-10 Take charge of sales team and meet sales quota. Develop business 15000 20000
MBA model to drive sales.

Unit Sales Manager Degree 7-8 Provide direction and support to a team of account managers to 10000 13000
meet sales quota.

Channel / Alliances Degree 7-8 Drive partnership relationships in order to achieve revenue targets. 10000 13000
Sales Manager This will involve managing existing partners and also recruiting
new ones.

Country Manager Degree 8-12 Responsible for country business operations, development of 13000 18000
strategic plans and profit & loss of business unit.

Hot job in information technology

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Logistics & Warehousing
Singapore posted a 19.8% year-on-year reduction in containers handled at its port terminals in February due to the
slump in global trade. As most cargo operations have taken steps to mitigate the impact of falling freight demand,
more companies are outsourcing logistics aimed at cost and time reduction and increased geographical coverage.
With freight traffic declining, employers within this industry have been cautious in their hiring and recruitment
opportunities remain scarce.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Warehouse/ Store Assistant / ‘O’ / ‘N’ levels 1-3 Basic warehouse operations. Receive, stock-take & packing duties. 1100 1700
Operations Assistant

Shipping Assistant ‘O’ levels / 1-3 Prepare shipping documentation. Knowledge of LC/BL. Ensure 1300 2200
Certificate smooth delivery & handle customers’ enquiries. Verification of
freight invoices, cycle count, etc.

Warehouse Supervisor ‘O’ / ‘N’ levels 3-5 Manage warehouse operations. Receive, stock-take, pack. Ensure 1600 2500
timely shipment.

Operations Executive Diploma / 2-3 Manage warehouse operations & ensure proper documentation. 2300 3000
Degree Plan cargo schedules. Inventory control/management and
reconciliation of suppliers’ invoices.

Shipping Supervisor Diploma / 4-5 Organise receiving & issuing of goods. Manage shipping 1800 2800
Degree operations & ensure proper documentation. Ensure quantity &
quality of goods.

Warehouse Manager Diploma / 4-5 Plan for efficient storage & systematic retrieval. Manage all 3500 6000
Degree warehouse activities. Proper upkeeping of the store and warehouse.
Identify reliable and cost efficient freight forwarders.

Distribution Manager Degree 6-7 Manage ordering & distribution of goods. Ensure timely deliveries 4500 6500
to maximise sales. Liaise with the forwarder on the timing of arrival
of goods.

Hot job in logistics & warehousing

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Office Support
Organizations are seeking capable and well-rounded candidates who can handle receptionist, administration and
basic accounting tasks. Employers also prefer those who can add value by multi-tasking across several functions.

While there has been some reduction in headcount and salaries, these exercises are more ‘fat-trimming’ than deep
retrenchment exercises. Talent who can handle a diverse portfolio are viewed as valuable to the organization’s growth.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Mail Room Assistant ‘N’ / ‘O’ levels 1-2 Mail delivery & collection. Run simple errands. 1100 1500

Receptionist / Front Office ‘N’ / ‘O’ levels 1-3 Attend to customers. Attend to phone calls. Administrative duties. 1500 2000
Assistant Certificate

Personal Driver ‘N’ / ‘O’ levels 2-3 Chauffeur high-ranking management or visitors. Run errands. 1500 2000

Administrative Assistant / ‘N’ / ‘O’ levels 1-3 Sort & distribute mail. Prepare simple business correspondence & 1300 2000
Coordinator Certificate reports. Attend to telephone enquiries & visitors. Filing.

Secretary PSC / Diploma 2-4 Schedule appointments, travel arrangements & attend to phone 2200 3500
calls. Clerical work & administrative duties.

Executive Secretary PSC / Diploma 3-5 Support senior management. Take minutes of meetings. Execute 3500 5000
routine secretarial assignments.

Administration Officer / Degree / 4-6 Responsible for office administration & management, i.e. human 3500 6000
Manager Diploma resources, office lease, property facilities & records. Assign work to
other clerical employees & ensure conformance to office policies.

Hot job in office support

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Sales, Marketing & Advertising
Sales, Marketing & Advertising is essential in most, if not all, industries. With the global recession deepening,
marketing and selling their goods and services has become a huge challenge for businesses. Organizations
are placing more emphasis on branding and advertising to meet sales targets as consumers are more cautious
in their spending. With the upcoming Integrated Resorts, more retail outlets at Changi Airport Terminal 3 and
Singapore Government’s emphasis on improving service levels and promoting Singapore as a retail hub, there is
continued demand for talent in the Sales, Marketing & Advertising Industry. Candidates will need specific skills
such as market research, creativity, product knowledge, and the ability to think ‘out-of-the box’ and produce
results. Although employers continue to hire, expectations to meet targets are higher with more focus on revenue-
generating performance. Lower base salaries with performance-based incentives and commission are being
offered to talent within the sales division. Marketing and Advertising talents with the ability to differentiate their
brands and create strong employer branding with limited budgets remain in demand in this changing market.

Min. Max.
Experience Salary Salary
Occupation Title Qualification Job Description
(years) (in local (in local
currency) currency)

Promoter / Retail Assistant ‘O’ / ‘N’ levels 1-2 Promote products in store or over the counter. 1400 1800

Sales Coordinator ‘O’ / ‘N’ levels 2-3 Coordinate client leads & customer sales. Process sales order. 1600 2300

Market Researcher Diploma / 2-4 Collect & analyse information to assist in marketing. 2000 2300
Degree

Customer Service Executive Diploma / 2-3 Attend to customer enquiries. Service existing customers and their 2200 3000
Degree needs. Visit customers when necessary.

Marketing Executive Diploma / 2-5 Marketing of new or existing products and services. Collate market 2500 4000
Degree trends for product development. Liaise with advertising agencies
and suppliers. Production of marketing materials.

Marketing Manager Higher 4-5 Actively plan and implement marketing initiatives. Ensure that all 4200 7000
Diploma / marketing plans are executed.
Degree

Brand / Product Manager Higher 3-4 Conceptualise & execute activities for brand positioning. Determine 3500 5000
Diploma / product pricing. Maintain & direct product’s image in the market.
Degree

Sales Executive Diploma / 1-3 Lead generation. Sell products & services. Prepare & submit 2000 3500
Degree proposals.

Advertising Manager Diploma / 4-5 Develop company’s advertising strategy according to brand / 3500 5200
Degree product / corporate policies. Liaise with advertising agencies.

PR Executive Degree 1-5 Assist the PR Manager in executing communication activities. 2200 3500

PR Manager Degree 1-5 Plan & develop communication strategies. Promote complete 4500 6000
information flow within the organisation & build positive media &
public relations.

Sales Manager Degree 5-7 Plan & develop communication strategies. Meet sales targets 3500 7000
& quotas. Develop consulting service / product according to
market needs. Coordinate activities of sales team. Monitor budget
achievement. Prepare budget forecasts.

Hot job in Sales, Marketing & Advertising

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About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a world leader in workforce management
services and human resources solutions headquartered in Troy, Michigan, offering
temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement to clients
on a global basis. Kelly provides employment to nearly 650,000 employees annually, with
skills including Office Services, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, Law,
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About Kelly Engineering Resources

Kelly Engineering Resources specializes in placing engineering professionals in contract,
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Kelly IT Resources is a leading provider of recruitment solutions & services to the
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Kelly Scientific Resources provides scientific staffing to a broad spectrum of industries
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About Kelly Selection

Kelly Selection is a mid-level management search and selection practice that understands
and addresses the needs of organizations in their most critical areas of growth –
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Banking & Finance Branch Tampines Branch
10 Anson Road, #26-13 International Plaza 1 Tampines Central 5, #07-04 CPF Tampines Building,
Singapore 079903 Singapore 529508
Tel: (65) 6226 3113 Fax: (65) 6226 1788 Tel: (65) 6260 0220 Fax: (65) 6260 0660
Email:  keyaccounts@kellyservices.com.sg Email: tampines@kellyservices.com.sg

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10 Anson Road, #33-08 International Plaza 65 Airport Boulevard, #B1-07
Singapore 079903 Passenger Terminal 3
Tel: (65) 6223 3362 Fax: (65) 6222 3433 Singapore 819663
Email: callcentre@kellyservices.com.sg Tel : (65) 6446 7695 Fax : (65) 6247 5253

Career Centre Kelly Engineering Resources

Temasek Polytechnic School of Business Level 3 8 Jurong Town Hall Road, #30-03, The JTC Summit
21 Tampines Avenue 1 Singapore 529757 Singapore 609434
Tel: (65) 6260 0200 Fax: (65) 6260 0233 Tel: (65) 6515 2700  Fax: (65) 6316 3848
Email:  kscc@kellyservices.com.sg Email:  info@kellyengineering.com.sg

International Plaza Branch Kelly IT Resources

10 Anson Road, #33-08 International Plaza 7 Temasek Boulevard, #27-01A Suntec Tower 1
Singapore 079903 Singapore 038987
Tel: (65) 6223 3362 Fax: (65) 6222 3433 Tel: (65) 6337 3900 Fax: (65) 6337 1950
Email: ip@kellyservices.com.sg Email: info@kellyit.com.sg

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21 Jurong East Street 13, #03-09/10 CPF Jurong Building 7 Temasek Boulevard, #27-01A Suntec Tower 1
Singapore 609646 Singapore 038987
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Email: jurong@kellyservices.com.sg Email: info@kellyscientific.com.sg

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490 Lorong 6, Toa Payoh, #03-13 HDB Hub 10 Anson Road, #31-08 International Plaza
Singapore 310490 Singapore 079903
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