The candidate is to follow the lorry or truck driver and assist the driver in the delivery and collection of cargo.
The candiate needs to be able to lift and carry cargo from lorry or truck and do door to door deliveries.

Job reporting location is in Jurong Logisitics Hub and upon ending of work, the driver will drive the candiate back to Jurong Logisitcs Hub.

Monday to Friday : 9 am to 6 pm ; Sat: 9am to 1 pm.

Salary Range: $1,600 to $1,800

Transport Allowance: $100.

Job Requirement & Description:

Operate 14ft/24ft lorry

Load and unload goods at designated sites

Ensure timely delivery of goods in accordance to assigned schedule

Conduct daily inspection of vehicle to ensure roadworthiness of vehicle

Ensure maintenance and upkeep cleanliness of vehicle

Job Requirements

Min GCE 'N' Level or equivalent

Possess valid Singapore Class 4 Driving Licence and above

Min 2 years' experience as a lorry driver

Familiar with roads in Singapore and driving regulations

Good time management

Self-motivated

Good team player

Hardworking, good attitude and committed to work

Abiding all transportation and road laws and maintaining a good driving record

Hurry! Do Contact us to arrange for a face-to-face interview at 6302 1999 or 6302 1992

United FMO Pte Ltd stands out as a specialized 3PL provider, delivering bespoke logistics solutions in transportation and warehousing. Our commitment to delivering impactful solutions has made us a key logistics partner in Singapore, expanding our services to cover various aspects of the supply chain. We are renowned for our integrity and dependability, a reputation solidified through every transaction we conduct. Our goal is to foster a positive work environment where our team members feel valued, motivated, and optimistic about their career growth.

The Sales Manager plays a crucial role in driving our ambitions for customer acquisition and revenue enhancement, ensuring our position as a competitive and forward-thinking entity. This role is pivotal in unlocking the full potential of our sales force, devising sales strategies, and executing these plans to meet and surpass our objectives.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Drive growth and achieve sales goals by effective sales team management.
• Craft and implement a strategic business plan to broaden our customer base and solidify our market presence.
• Oversee sales operations by developing a comprehensive business plan focusing on revenue growth and cost management.
• Take charge of hiring, goal setting, coaching, and performance evaluation of sales representatives.
• Enhance your team's performance through motivation, counseling, and imparting product and service knowledge.
• Cultivate and maintain robust, enduring customer relationships by partnering with them and addressing their needs.
• Provide realistic sales forecasts and budgets to the management team.
• Stay abreast of market trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive dynamics.

Your Profile:

• A minimum of a Diploma/Degree.
• At least 3 years of proven experience as a Sales Manager in the transportation, logistics, or supply chain management sectors, with a strong record in "business-to-business" contexts.
• Skilled in crafting and executing sales strategies.
• Demonstrated negotiation prowess with a track record of securing business deals.
• Ability to develop detailed sales plans and analyze the profitability of potential deals, supported by strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Expertise in customer relationship management, capable of forging significant business relationships at all organizational levels, including with senior executives.
• Effective leadership, management, and motivational skills for a sales team.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Committed to delivering superior customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Multilingual abilities are an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible in handling partial Account Receivable and Account Payable
• To ensure smooth flow in daily recording for banking collection & payment transactions
• Assisting in monthly general ledger journal, schedule and closing activities
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Management

Requirements

• Possess relevant certificate in accounting or equivalent
• At least 1-year experience in a similar position
• Able to work under tight datelines
• Meticulous & possess good attitude to learn
• Mature, self-motivated, independent and able to multi-tasks
• Competent in MS Office
• Good communication skills & able to work independently
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task

Other information:

• Office at Pandan Road
• 5 days week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6 pm

Please provide the following information in your resume:

• Your current salary
• Your expected salary
• Your reason(s) for leaving
• Your notice periods

United FMO Pte Ltd stands out as a specialized 3PL provider, delivering bespoke logistics solutions in transportation and warehousing. Our commitment to delivering impactful solutions has made us a key logistics partner in Singapore, expanding our services to cover various aspects of the supply chain. We are renowned for our integrity and dependability, a reputation solidified through every transaction we conduct. Our goal is to foster a positive work environment where our team members feel valued, motivated, and optimistic about their career growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Customer Coordination: Engage with clients to address inquiries related to shipments and deliveries, ensuring their needs are met promptly.
• Customer Support: Offer immediate and courteous responses to all customer requests or issues.
• Order Processing: Accurately and swiftly input all job orders into the system.
• Instruction Generation: Create clear job instructions for the operations team based on customer requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Interdepartmental Liaison: Work with various internal departments and external contractors as necessary.
• Operations Planning: Strategically plan operations, such as container trucking for import and export shipments, taking into account the complexity of the cargo, and arrange for special equipment like cranes when needed.
• Vessel Monitoring: Keep a close watch on vessel details through PortNet, updating information as needed.
• Customer Relations: Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with customers to meet their requirements effectively.
• Communication: Promptly respond to emails, phone calls, and other forms of communication.
• Documentation: Prepare job sheets for the creation of customer invoices.

Job Requirements

• Customer Service Passion: A friendly demeanor and positive attitude, with prior experience in logistics customer service preferred.
• Educational Background: A diploma or equivalent, with at least two years of professional experience.
• Communication Skills: Excellent telephone manners, along with strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Independence: Capable of working autonomously to address and resolve issues related to late deliveries and customer complaints.
• Team Orientation: A customer-focused, collaborative approach, ready to take initiative and shoulder responsibilities.
• Adaptability: Competent in managing ad-hoc and urgent requests in a timely and professional manner.

Senior Category Manager Logistics, Singapore

Are you interested in working at a market leading multinational company? At Grundfos, we develop, produce and sell some of the worlds’ most efficient and energy saving pumps and pump solutions across the globe. We support our customers save natural resources and reduce climate impact. With us, you will be part of an international workplace where innovation, collaboration and development are front and centre in everything we do. Grundfos is financially independent, stable company, where next to our customers, employees are also number one of us. Grundfos provides free professional training and personal development opportunities in an international environment.

What is the job about?

Deliver consistently high Customer satisfaction on behalf of the Global Indirect team within Group Purchasing as business Partner for the group functions and business stakeholders. Conduct Value Based Sourcing within

the logistics category. A continuously optimization of the Operational Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability delivered from Suppliers. TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) optimization in the Logistics industry/category. The role reports to Logistics CoE (Centre of Expertise) Head .

Your main responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Process related activities:

• Responsible to develop sourcing strategy to support Business strategy and roadmap
• Manage a portfolio of supplies with regards to development, implementation, and alignment between Global and Regional sourcing strategies
• Provide leadership in supply market intelligence research and analysis activities for visibility in key cost drivers and market trends, industry best practices
• Responsible for value & savings delivery for the category
• Optimize suppliers portfolio
• Lead negotiations/tendering process
• Ensure favorable and compliant contracts closure implementation and management
• Act as a Business Partner for the Group function: understand the business strategies, needs and requirements while challenge requirements, policies, existing solutions and concepts

Ensure foundation for Supplier Relationship Management, data transparency and reporting abilities for indirect suppliers, including but not limited to:

• Facilitation of business reviews
• Definition and maintenance of preferred suppliers lists
• Suppliers performance assessment and development
• Savings, cost avoidance, spend per net sales
• Days Payable outstanding
• Value creation beyond price through collaborative development of spend management, supplier portfolio and performance, quality, sustainability, partnership and innovation
• Supplier performance assessed against Grundfos key business requirements within the category
• Contracts management with external suppliers in compliance with Group policies, standards and requirements on sustainability, ethics and Grundfos values

Your background:

We imagine that you have:

• Being enthusiastic about logistics and supporting climate impact projects
• Good English communication in written and spoken
• Minimum 5 years professional experience within sourcing in a global organization for the specific category
• Experienced in communicating at senior executive level as well as other levels internally as well as externally (typical counterpart in relationships and strategic negotiations will be managing directors or senior executives)
• Analytical and strategic thinking, have good computer skills like database, power-point etc
• Result- and action oriented
• Persuading and Influencing skill
• Capable of traveling (approximately 30%)
• Experience formulating logistics strategies and concepts
• Able to visualize logistics strategies and concepts
• Capable delivering results and meeting customer expectations

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily warehouse operations.
• Manage import/export logistics operation to ensure smooth goods flow.
• Liaise and negotiate with forwarders and couriers.
• Provide operational support, training, and guidance to subordinates.
• Analyze and report logistics costs & forwarder services to drive for optimization of transportation solution.
• Support in annual forwarder selection program and Budget/Forecast data making.
• Drive continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance to various company policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain with 2-3 years of working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Team Player / Independent / Initiative.
• Good time management and able to multi-task
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage subordinates.
• Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in standard logistics terms and compliance requirements.

Shift Type / Work Hours

• Normal Shift (5 days work week)
• 7.50am to 4.55pm

Benefits

1. Company transport provided at designated pick-up points island-wide.
2. Medical insurance and dental coverage.
3. In-house canteen at subsidized prices.

Please visit our corporate website for more information on Seiko Epson Corporation

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily warehouse operations.
• Manage import/export logistics operation to ensure smooth goods flow.
• Liaise and negotiate with forwarders and couriers.
• Provide operational support, training, and guidance to subordinates.
• Analyze and report logistics costs & forwarder services to drive for optimization of transportation solution.
• Support in annual forwarder selection program and Budget/Forecast data making.
• Drive continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance to various company policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain with 2-3 years of working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Team Player / Independent / Initiative.
• Good time management and able to multi-task
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage subordinates.
• Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in standard logistics terms and compliance requirements.

Shift Type / Work Hours

• Normal Shift (5 days work week)
• 7.50am to 4.55pm

Benefits

1. Company transport provided at designated pick-up points island-wide.
2. Medical insurance and dental coverage.
3. In-house canteen at subsidized prices.

Please visit our corporate website for more information on Seiko Epson Corporation

Responsibilities:

• Driving a Prime Mover
• Trucking of empty or loaded containers / bulk liquid / loose cargoes

Requirements:

• Possess class 4/5 driving licence
• Preferably with 1 year experience in prime mover driving
• Good safety records with zero traffic demerit points
• Willing to work 5.5 days’ work week
• Perform overtime when required

Others:

• Daily meal subsidy, meal, medical, insurance benefits

Description

Class 4 Driver (Full-Time / 14ft Canopy with Tailgate)

Job Description:

• Delivery/Collection using a 14-foot Canopy with Tailgate

• Provide friendly service to our customers

• Ensure goods are safely and timely delivered/collected

• Maintain and ensure cleanliness of company vehicle

• Assist in loading and unloading goods from warehouse to lorry to customer

• Strictly adhere to regulations and safety standards

• Deliver or Collect 5 to 10 D/Os per day

• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by managers or supervisors

Job Requirements:

• Must have a valid Class 4 Licence

• Physically fit

• Good knowledge of Singapore roads will be an advantage

• Responsible and positive working attitude

• Able to read simple English

• Willing to take responsibilities

• All are welcome to apply

Remuneration Package:

• Driver Salary up to: $4200

• OT payable

Additional Incentives:

• Cashcard, season parking & petrol provided by company

• Annual Leave

• Medical Leave

• CPF contribution

• Training Provided

ONLY responsible and hardworking individual are accepted into our team.

We care for our drivers and we will work as a team.

Job Descriptions:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Logistics team ensuring objectives are met and the team is operating at an effective level
• Monitor, adjust, plan and instigate changes to the logistics operations to eliminate delays and minimize demurrage costs ensuring efficient inbound and outbound deliveries
• Oversee and control the movement, distribution and storage of stocks through demand planning and forecasting of inventory levels by collaborating with relevant departments to effectively communicate to the logistics team and plan operational requirements
• Control and authorize all activities such as logistic budgets, incoming and outgoing receipts, plant operations, plant improvements, quality control, safety, environmental and personnel utilization
• Communicate the logistics department's weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Operations Manager to ensure alignment of logistics operations with the Operations strategy and objectives
• Act as a focal point for all external parties and negotiate with logistics partners to achieve cost-effective solutions in terms of transportation, services and inventory to improve on day to day logistics operations
• Monitor and ensure all issues relating to breaches in standards, discipline and procedures are controlled and resolved effectively
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company's Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE), Ethics & Compliance and Food Safety (if applicable) policies
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Operation Manager or General Manager

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years of working experience in logistics and transportation with a sound knowledge of local ports and terminals is required for this position
• A team player with and ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment and adapt to changing circumstances
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, possess a solid problem-solving skills
• Practical communication skills - verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills to relate cordially with different classes of people
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities:

· Full Account Receivable & Payable function

· Invoicing and coordination with the operation/ logistics team.

· Receivables monitoring and collection

· Perform daily bank entries and monthly Bank reconciliation.

· Perform other accounting duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

· Provide administrative support

Requirements:

- LCCI or Diploma in Accounting.

- Minimum 2 year of accounting background

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

- Fast-paced, eye for details

- Good team player, independent and able to work on own initiative.

This recruitment effort is in collaboration with e2i

What the role involves:

1. Handle ocean import process (communicate with customer, data entry, raise payment voucher, arrange transportation)
2. Arrange payments with Carrier / Co-loader upon receipt of Arrival Notices from Carriers / Co-loaders.
3. Process / input data of incoming shipments in Yunas system.
4. Sending Arrival Notice to customers, and liaise for clearance and delivery instructions
5. Arrange for insurance coverage in required by customers
6. Arrange clearance documents and liaise with transporters for delivery arrangement
7. Follow-up on the arrival of shipment, and delivery process
8. Liaise with customers / carriers / co-loaders if there is any discrepancy to the cargoes upon clearance
9. Raise invoices and dispatch to customer, and follow-up with customers if there is any discrepancy
10. Extract data for simple report (Excel) if required by customers

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Minimum O level and above
2. 1 Year of Experience preferably in freight forwarding or shipping.
3. Good communication skill and a team player with positive working attitude

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the sales and account management of new business opportunity, leveraging on company’s logistics offerings and services.

Identify business prospects and opportunities, evaluating and analysing the sales options, and proposing effective solutions for the clients.

Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information and guidance.

Preparation and submission of the Project Tenders/RFQs.

Monthly sales reporting.

Any other ad-hoc assignment assigned by superior from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

Min Diploma or degree holders in any logistics / engineering discipline

PC knowledge in Word/Excel/PowerPoint / Outlook

Self-drive, highly motivated, proactive, confident and independent.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer-handling skills.

Incumbent must possess class 3 driving license.

Working Conditions

5.25 Working days per week

• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules
• Following all Ttraffic Laws.
• Experience in clearing the cargo from airport cargo terminals and Keppel District Park preferable
• Able to read, and write simple English to understand the documents and delivery order
• Familiar with shipping documents like AWB/BL and Permits
• Posses class 4 licence
• Must be Physically fit
• Salary will commensurate according to experience

Job Description

• Assist and support inventory control
• Data entry and keeping accurate records in a warehouse environment
• Perform warehouse admin duties
• Schedule and organize workload
• Invoicing
• Handling of warehouse documentation for order fulfilment and deliveries
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure cleanliness of working environment
• Liaison between Office, Sales, and Warehouse to maintain good communication and relations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Requirements

• GCE ‘N’/’O’/ITE or its equivalent
• Preferably with 1 years’ working experience in a warehouse admin environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Independent with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Team player who is service-oriented and with a positive attitude

Job Purpose

Responsible in warehouse daily operation duties of coordination and ensure all requirement document is in place and compliance to rule & regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all movement of cargo, in & out of the warehouse.
• Liaise with internal & external customer for operation and documentation.
• Monitoring consumption of Diesel including submission of monthly diesel report.
• Monitoring quality objective and submit KPI monthly report.
• Keep track of inventory control for customer.
• Ensure safety compliances (permit to work) and process compliances (Safe work procedure) to the regulation.
• Assist operation activity meets and warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Meets warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Accomplishes warehouse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures

Qualifications and Requirements

At least Diploma in Logistics Supply Chain Management or Business Studies

Expertise: 2 years working experience logistics supply operations

Knowledge: Port operation and shipping & transport coordination

Skill: Excel worksheet , Planning, scheduling and Marine deliveries to vessels / land

Having a forklift licence is an advantage

Able to communicate with Chinese Client

Have undergone Shipyard Safety Supervisor Course (SSSC).

Working Conditions

5.5 Working days per week

Could expect to work in stuffy, noisy and dusty environment.

May need to travel out of Singapore occasionally.

Mandatory wearing of appropriate PPE when on duty.

Aramex has successfully introduced market-leading express delivery and logistics services to emerging economies. As a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, our breadth of services includes express courier delivery, freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain management, e-commerce, and record management services.

Aramex Singapore is expanding and we are seeking Warehouse Assistant - Afternoon Shift to join our Singapore team and will be reporting to the Operations Team Leader.

Job Responsibilities

· Sorting and scanning of shipments

· Ensure housekeeping is carried out diligently

· Initiate continuous improvement of warehouse operation

· Other job duties assigned by the Operation leader/manager

Job Requirements

· Nitec or above

· At least 1-2 year of working experience in the related field

· Basic computer skills

· A good team player

· Willing to work OT

· Willing to work shift, 1pm to 10pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• To coordinate with clients on assigned projects
• To advise clients with suitable and feasible executing methods
• Execute and oversee projects on site
• Assist in managing and supervise Heavy Lift Specialists

Qualifications and Requirements

Min Diploma Holders

• Preferably with 1-2 years of experience in Logistics Industry.
• Self motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure to meet datelines and schedules.
• To be able to work in fast paced environment and a team player.
• Understand client’s requirement and act upon request with technical survey before activation
• Possess Singapore class 3 driving license.

Working Conditions

5.25 Working days per week

Be present at project site as and when required

Office at Penjuru Road

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Day to Day process of delivery orders, etc

Coordinate with delivery drivers for delivery

Liase with customer enquires on delivery

Other Admin duties, filing etc

Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Have PC knowledge

Min "N" or "O" level certificate

Team work & Willing to learn

Aramex has successfully introduced market-leading express delivery and logistics services to emerging economies. As a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, our breadth of services includes express courier delivery, freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain management, e-commerce, and record management services.

Aramex Singapore is expanding and we are seeking Fleet Coordinator to join our Singapore team and will be reporting to the Operations Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible and maintain smooth operation for daily routes / adhoc trips
• Liaise with customers via email on the deliveries arrangement and collection
• Coordinate with customer’s request and responsible to arrange with operation team for deployment of routes
• Coordinate with ground couriers on ground shipment pickup and deliveries
• Attend to all complaints through email, tele-communicating, or verbal
• Other adhoc duties assigned.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Professional Certificate/NITEC in Logistic/Transportation or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and a team player
• Must be familiar with Singapore route in order to assist the Team Leader in route planning
• Require to perform shift work and work 5.5 days
• Possess Class 3 license is a must
• Shift Timings:

Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 4:30pm OR 1pm to 10pm

Saturday - 7:30am to 11:30am

Primary Objective(s) of Position

• This position is responsible for effective handling of Spot-Bid / Tenders from customers and aligning opportunities with the company’s strategic objectives

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and propose pricing methodologies
• Conduct cost analyses for monitoring pricing landscape
• Update overall price schedule for profit calculation
• Prepare reporting material and present pricing analyses
• Work closely with the sales team to define pricing structure for company products
• Address issues and concerns raised by team members relating to pricing suggestions
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by management

Person Specifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or logistics and supply chain management
• At least 1 to 2 years of working experience in logistics, shipping or supply chain
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel (Pivot table, V/H-Lookup and etc.)
• Knowledge of forwarding/supply chain business in managing an RFQ
• Strong analytical mind and a pronounced affinity for working with numbers
• Ability to work under pressure to cope with periods of high workload and tight timelines for multiple deadline bids in parallel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to properly engage with country pricing teams of different cultural backgrounds

Aramex, a global leading service provider of comprehensive logistics and transport solution serves 15 million customers worldwide. Aramex employ over 18,000 motivated professionals in over 66 countries worldwide with a shared vision to provide a seamless logistics and delivery experience – connecting the globe.

Our Mission is to Deliver flexible, innovative, reliable transport and logistics solutions.

Warehouse Administrator

We are hiring! Seeking a Warehouse Administrator to join our Singapore team.

You will be working in the warehouse office supporting the Administrator Team Leader in all incoming shipments within the warehouse.

What are the roles and responsibility?

• Updating daily transactions and run reports as and when required
• Perform data entry work
• Sorting and filing of documents
• Assist in any adhoc duties assigned

Requirement:

• No industry-related experience is welcome to apply
• Meticulous and independent
• OT entitlement
• 5.5 days (alternate Saturday) 9am to 6pm (Mon-Fri) & 9am to 1pm (Sat)
• Shuttle bus pickup at Boon Lay MRT

→ Monday to Friday 5 days

→ Office working environment.

→ Diploma or above,

→Proficient in marine dustry and MES issue

→ Work serious and responsible,

→ Willing to learn,

→ Bilingual in Chinese and English.

→ Prepare transport documents ;Issue invoices and communicate with suppliers and customers.

→ Be trained to use logistic system and ERP system etc.

→ Tracking goods status and assist other department's work .

→ Only Singaporean and PR may apply