Deputy Director (Land), Resource Division

Ministry of Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Trade and Industry is seeking a Deputy Director (Land) to lead a team formulating and implementing industrial land policies that maintain Singapore’s competitive, sustainable, and growth-oriented landscape.

You will drive data-informed policy analysis, engage stakeholders across government and industry, and partner with JTC Corporation on next-generation industrial districts to anchor investments and good jobs for Singaporeans.

Qualifications

• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in public policy, economic development, land use planning, infrastructure planning, or related areas.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex policy issues and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across Government agencies, statutory boards, industry stakeholders and senior management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide teams through ambiguity and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to appreciate and synthesise diverse perspectives, balance competing priorities, and build consensus across stakeholders.
• A strong interest in Singapore’s economic development and industrial transformation.
• Comfort working with data, economic concepts and market trends to support policy analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Leading a fundamental review of Singapore's industrial land pricing framework in close collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and sector agencies, ensuring our pricing approach remains competitive, sustainable and aligned with broader economic objectives.
• Ensuring that there is sufficient industrial land and space to support Singapore’s medium- and long-term economic needs, including through the creation and safeguarding of industrial land, reviewing land recycling and intensification strategies, and identifying opportunities to optimise land use.
• Working with MTI’s economic agencies and industry partners to ensure that industrial land policies continue to support emerging growth sectors, facilitate business transformation, and anchor investments that create good jobs for Singaporeans.
• Partnering JTC Corporation on the development of innovative industrial facilities and next-generation industrial districts to support evolving manufacturing trends, enhance enterprise competitiveness, and improve productivity.
• Monitoring developments in the industrial property market and working with JTC to ensure that land supply, pricing and rental policies remain stable, sustainable and competitive.
• Overseeing policy, governance and corporate matters relating to JTC Corporation and its subsidiaries, including organisational development, fiscal sustainability, strategic planning and Board-related matters.
• Representing MTI on inter-agency platforms and engaging industry stakeholders to build consensus, address emerging issues and advance policy objectives.
• Leading and developing a team of officers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture, while ensuring officers are given opportunities for growth and development.

Job description

What the role is:

Position Overview

The Land Policy team drives planning and policy development on industrial land and space to support Singapore’s manufacturing sector and long-term economic growth. The team also oversees policy and corporate matters relating to JTC Corporation as a 5th Schedule Statutory Board. As Deputy Director (Land), you will lead a team to formulate and implement industrial land policies that ensure Singapore has the land and infrastructure needed to support economic transformation, attract investments, and anchor high-value manufacturing activities. Working closely with economic agencies, planning agencies, and industry stakeholders, you will shape policies that keep Singapore’s industrial landscape competitive, sustainable and responsive to emerging opportunities. Drawing on rigorous data analysis and extensive stakeholder engagement, you will oversee efforts to understand economic and industrial land market trends, sharpen policy levers, and ensure that industrial land resources are deployed effectively to support Singapore’s economic priorities.

What you will be working on:

• Leading a fundamental review of Singapore's industrial land pricing framework in close collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and sector agencies, ensuring our pricing approach remains competitive, sustainable and aligned with broader economic objectives.
• Ensuring that there is sufficient industrial land and space to support Singapore’s medium- and long-term economic needs, including through the creation and safeguarding of industrial land, reviewing land recycling and intensification strategies, and identifying opportunities to optimise land use.
• Working with MTI’s economic agencies and industry partners to ensure that industrial land policies continue to support emerging growth sectors, facilitate business transformation, and anchor investments that create good jobs for Singaporeans.
• Partnering JTC Corporation on the development of innovative industrial facilities and next-generation industrial districts to support evolving manufacturing trends, enhance enterprise competitiveness, and improve productivity.
• Monitoring developments in the industrial property market and working with JTC to ensure that land supply, pricing and rental policies remain stable, sustainable and competitive.
• Overseeing policy, governance and corporate matters relating to JTC Corporation and its subsidiaries, including organisational development, fiscal sustainability, strategic planning and Board-related matters.
• Representing MTI on inter-agency platforms and engaging industry stakeholders to build consensus, address emerging issues and advance policy objectives.
• Leading and developing a team of officers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture, while ensuring officers are given opportunities for growth and development.

What we are looking for:

Job Requirements

You should have:

• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in public policy, economic development, land use planning, infrastructure planning, or related areas.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex policy issues and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across Government agencies, statutory boards, industry stakeholders and senior management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide teams through ambiguity and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to appreciate and synthesise diverse perspectives, balance competing priorities, and build consensus across stakeholders.
• A strong interest in Singapore’s economic development and industrial transformation.
• Comfort working with data, economic concepts and market trends to support policy analysis and decision-making.

About Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!