Manager (Training Management) - Pasir Laba New MINDEF | Others Closing on 07 Nov 2026

Singpass; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a capable administrator to manage Integrated Work Force (IWF) contracts and training records, ensuring service delivery, budgets, renewals, and governance are maintained. You will coordinate training records, engage with SAF camps and units, and support efficient operations.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in contract or training management, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to process improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in contract management and training management preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end administration of training courses, including publishing, venue booking, and nominations.

Skills

Contract management

Training management

Organizational skills

Project management

Process improvements

Stakeholder management

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for the day-to-day management of Integrated Work Force (IWF) contracts to ensure service delivery, which includes tracking budgets and expenditures, managing renewals and variations and ensuring all personnel maintain the necessary clearances. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for training records, collaborating with stakeholders across various SAF camps and units to ensure operational efficiency.

What you will be working on:

• Handle end-to-end administration of training courses, from publishing and venue booking to issuing nominations
• Manage the daily and annual scheduling of Centre of Excellence for Soldier Performance (CESP) trials, experiments and training
• Oversee the day-to-day management of IWF contracts to ensure services are delivered as expected
• Track budgets and expenditures
• Handle renewals and variations promptly
• Conduct archiving of all documentsChallenge(s)
• Managing wide-ranging stakeholders to support all camps in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
• Handling a high volume of requests that require quick thinking and timely responses to keep operations moving and prevent bottlenecks
• Ensuring all paperwork and digital records, especially for IWF contracts and training records, are kept meticulously
• Balancing the speed of daily operations with the need for proper governance to ensure the unit remains audit-ready

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in contract management and training management is preferred
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to drive process improvements
• A collaborative team player who is adaptive to innovation and committed to improving systems and processes to achieve better outcomes(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.