Skills needed for Public / Civil Service jobs in Singapore
Across 400 Public / Civil Service job postings in Singapore, the most requested skills are Microsoft Excel (14%), Administrative Support (13%), Data Entry (11%), Project Management (11%) and Administrative Work (9%). Data Entry is most often a hard requirement, in 98% of the postings that list it. Among common skills, Microsoft Excel pays most, at a median $3,000 a month.
Most requested Public / Civil Service skills
Share of 400 postings that ask for each, how often it’s a hard requirement, and median pay.
| # | Skill | Share of postings | Required | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Excel | 14% | 80% | $3,000 |
| 2 | Administrative Support | 13% | 96% | $2,000 |
| 3 | Data Entry | 11% | 98% | $2,000 |
| 4 | Project Management | 11% | 79% | $4,000 |
| 5 | Administrative Work | 9% | 89% | $1,500 |
| 6 | Stakeholder Management | 8% | 94% | $4,500 |
| 7 | Stakeholder Engagement | 8% | 97% | $5,300 |
| 8 | Customer Satisfaction | 7% | 25% | $1,800 |
| 9 | Nursing | 7% | 96% | $3,000 |
| 10 | Workflow | 6% | 13% | $1,800 |
| 11 | Record Keeping | 6% | 96% | $2,700 |
| 12 | Liaising with departments | 6% | 13% | $1,800 |
| 13 | Direct Customer Interaction | 6% | 17% | $1,800 |
| 14 | Customer Support | 6% | 4% | $1,800 |
| 15 | Document Management | 6% | 100% | $1,500 |
| 16 | Typing | 6% | 23% | $1,800 |
| 17 | Data Analysis | 5% | 76% | $3,400 |
| 18 | Call Center | 5% | 0% | $1,800 |
| 19 | Inventory Management | 5% | 95% | $2,000 |
| 20 | Process Improvement | 5% | 45% | $4,600 |
| 21 | Records Management | 5% | 100% | $1,500 |
| 22 | Healthcare Administration | 5% | 80% | $1,500 |
| 23 | Customer Service | 5% | 70% | $2,600 |
| 24 | Telephone | 5% | 21% | $1,800 |
| 25 | Patient Support | 5% | 100% | $2,000 |
| 26 | Patient Record System | 5% | 100% | $2,000 |
| 27 | Patient Enquiries | 5% | 100% | $2,000 |
| 28 | Patient care | 5% | 100% | $3,000 |
| 29 | Handling Sensitive Information | 5% | 94% | $1,500 |
| 30 | Vital signs monitoring | 5% | 100% | $3,000 |
Highest-paying Public / Civil Service skills
Median pay in postings that list them (20+ postings from 20+ employers).
- Microsoft Excel$3,000
Best-paid Public / Civil Service roles
Median starting pay.
Questions
What skills are needed for Public / Civil Service jobs in Singapore?
The 10 skills Public / Civil Service postings ask for most are Microsoft Excel, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Project Management, Administrative Work, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, Nursing and Workflow, based on 400 current job postings.
Which Public / Civil Service skills pay the most in Singapore?
Among skills listed in at least 20 Public / Civil Service postings from 20+ employers, the highest median pay goes with Microsoft Excel ($3,000) a month.
Which Public / Civil Service roles pay the most in Singapore?
The best-paid Public / Civil Service roles by median starting pay are Fire-fighting and rescue officer ($2,900).
Where does this data come from?
From 400 current Public / Civil Service job postings on MyCareersFuture, Singapore's national jobs portal, analysed by OpenLadder. Pay is the median of each posting's advertised monthly range.