Manager / Senior Manager, Establishment Planning (RPD)

About the role

The role supports the Strategic Workforce Development Agency's (SWDA) establishment planning so that adequate manpower resources are available to meet organisational priorities, operational requirements and longer-term workforce needs. It covers resourcing requests, resource optimisation, establishment governance and data-driven recommendations for management decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic resource planning: identify emerging manpower needs and trade-offs, maintain an overview of the establishment situation, liaise with external agencies such as MOF and MOM on proposals and negotiations, and work with stakeholders on optimisation options including partnerships, technology, AI and work redesign.
• Establishment governance, policy and process: maintain and review the Establishment Management Framework, keep submission requirements (approval timelines, SOPs and templates) current, streamline the evaluation process and keep clear records of decisions and approvals.
• Evaluation of establishment requests: assess requests from divisions, draft papers and presentations for senior management, guide divisions on policies and processes, and follow up on implementation.
• Data, insights and reporting: maintain accurate establishment and MMF records, reconcile establishment and headcount data, analyse trends and prepare management reports, and explore ways to use technology for better tracking and reporting.

Required profile

• At least 2 to 3 years of public sector experience, preferably with a policy or planning background and demonstrated data analysis ability.
• Successful candidates are offered a contract first, which may be extended or converted to permanent tenure.

Required skills

• Analytical and critical thinking, able to turn data into practical recommendations.
• Clear writing and presentation skills, including management submissions.
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination across parties.
• Attention to detail, record keeping and managing concurrent submissions and deadlines.
• Familiarity with public sector manpower governance and establishment management frameworks is an advantage.