Current Vacancies

Executive/Senior Executive (Consumer Protection) (Contract)

What the role is

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) administers and enforces Singapore’s competition and consumer protection laws. Amongst various things, CCCS investigates and takes appropriate actions in cases infringing these laws, whilst at the same time provide effective advice to Government and public authorities on national needs and policies in competition and consumer protection matters.

If you are keen to work in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role, apply for the following position in the CCCS Consumer Protection Division:

What you will be working on

You will join a team that plays a key role in Singapore protecting consumer interests and ensuring that businesses engage in fair trading practices. You will be primarily involved in the administration and enforcement of the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (the “Act”).

Your functions and duties include the following:

• conducting investigations and where necessary, following up with enforcement action against errant businesses;

• conducting market studies and providing policy advice to other parts of Government, public authorities or consumer protection organisations (including the Consumers Association of Singapore) on national needs and policies in respect of consumer protection matters;

• undertaking policy and legislative reviews;

• planning and participating in media/outreach initiatives;

• attending to complaints and feedback received from the public; and

• representing Singapore at international/ASEAN consumer protection fora.

What we are looking for

Candidates should be keenly interested in Singapore’s consumer protection law and policies, and should:

• Preferably have experience in enforcement, investigations, or policy-related work, although fresh graduates with strong interest in these areas are welcome to apply;

• Have demonstrated strong analytical, research and judgement skills;

• Be self-motivated, purpose-driven and a team player

Application close: 27 May 2024

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Assistant Director (Finance & Procurement) (Contract)

What the role is

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) administers and enforces Singapore’s competition and consumer protection laws. Amongst various things, CCCS investigates and takes appropriate actions in cases infringing these laws, whilst at the same time provides effective advice to Government and public authorities on national needs and policies in competition and consumer protection matters.

If you are keen to work in a dynamic organisation, apply for the following position in Finance & Procurement, Corporate Affairs Division, CCCS.

What you will be working on

You will join a team that is responsible for finance and procurement operations so as to ensure CCCS’s financial viability and to support CCCS’s strategic imperatives, while maintaining financial standards, governance and compliance.

Your functions and duties include the following:

• Review procurement and financial policies and guidelines in alignment with Government Instruction Manuals and Financial Circulars;

• Assist in budget preparation, expenditure control and investment function;

• Monitor budget utilisation and assist in management reporting;

• Assist in statutory financial reporting. governance and compliance as well as audit matters;Manage procurement operations (GeBIZ), including reviewing procurement submissions and providing guidance to divisions on procurement matters;

• Involve in financial and procurement transformation matters, including identifying opportunities to streamline financial and procurement work processes

What we are looking for

Candidates must be keenly interested in financial operations to maintain financial health of CCCS, and should:

• Background in Accountancy or related professional qualifications (such as ACCA)

• At least 5 years of relevant experience

• Good working knowledge of Statutory Board- Financial Reporting Standards

• Familiarity with relevant Government Instruction Manuals and Finance Circulars and experience with GeBiz, NFS@Gov or Fi@Gov will be advantageous

• Meticulous, analytical, self-motivated and resourceful with strong oral and written communication skills

• Able to work effectively in a team or independently

Application close: 23 May 2024

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Legal Associate/ Legal Counsel/ Assistant Director (Legal & Enforcement) (Contract)

What the role is

If you are keen to work in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role, apply for the following position in the CCCS Legal and Enforcement Group:

What you will be working on

You will assist in the Commission's administration and enforcement of the Competition Act against cartels, dominant companies that abuse their position and mergers which substantially lessen competition. You will also be involved in the administration and enforcement of the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act and play an important role to protect the interests of consumers and ensure fair trading practices by businesses in Singapore.

You might participate in dawn raids, gather field intelligence, assess notifications, conduct investigations and interviews, work on policy and law reform matters relating to competition law and consumer protection law, and represent the Commission in the Courts and Tribunals, as required. You will also be part of the Commission's team of in-house lawyers, working on policy matters and initiatives, providing legal advice on wide-ranging issues, and assisting to vet and draft contracts.

Appointment and remuneration will be based on relevant experience and post-qualification experience (“PQE").

What we are looking for

• A recognized law degree, with at least 2-3 years PQE

• Called to the Singapore Bar (preferred)

• Applicants with no experience but have keen interest in Competition Law and Consumer Protection Law are welcome to apply

• Enforcement, Investigation, Economics background will be an advantage

• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Fresh graduates may apply

Application close: 22 May 2024

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Competition Analyst/Senior Competition Analyst (Policy and Markets) (Contract)

What the role is

If you are keen to work in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role, apply for the following position in the CCCS Policy & Markets Division:

What you will be working on

You will join a team that takes the lead in engaging and advising government agencies on competition matters and in the identification and conduct of market studies to address competition and consumer protection issues.

Your roles and responsibilities will involve working in cross-disciplinary teams to:

• advise government agencies on the impact of their policies and regulations on market competition

• conduct market studies to understand and tackle competition and consumer protection issues

• carry out investigations, industry enquiries and economic analysis in the enforcement of the Competition Act

• engage government agencies to advocate competition principles in policy initiatives and regulations

What we are looking for

• Relevant background in Economics or Business

• Relevant work experience, including specific industry or public policy experience, would be an advantage

• Dynamic, analytical, self-motivated and resourceful

• Work well in cross-disciplinary teams

• Fresh graduates may apply

Application close: 17 May 2024

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Manager (Secretarial & Administrative Support) (Contract)

What the role is

You will lead a team of administrative staff to provide secretarial as well as administrative support to various Divisions in CCCS and to ensure efficient operations of the general office. You will also supervise various day-to-day corporate support functions, whilst ensuring compliance with government IMs as well as CCCS’s policies and procedures.

What you will be working on

You will lead, and work with, a team to:

(a) Provide secretarial support to Senior Management of CCCS;

(b) Provide administrative support in respect of casework, which include assisting with the preparation and execution of unannounced inspections, business searches on databases, arranging interviews with persons assisting with investigations, preparation and filing of legal documents, issuance of notices or correspondences and monitoring of casework or project timeline;

(c) Provide administrative support in respect of meetings and events, which include supporting the work of the Commission’s secretariat, scheduling of internal or external meetings and organising conferences, seminars or engagement events involving relevant stakeholders;

(d) Provide corporate support in respect of general office administration and operations, which include facilities management, office relocation and renovation, procurement of office supplies and equipment, workplace safety, office security, emergency preparedness, sustainability reporting, records and exhibits management, travel arrangements for overseas official trips;

(e) Assist with HR functions in the area of training and development, manpower resourcing and staff welfare/benefits administration;

(f) Assist with any prescribed administrative tasks, housekeeping-related activities or ad-hoc assignments in support of smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of CCCS.

What we are looking for

have at least 3 years of work experience in corporate support and administrative work, with 1-2 years in supervisory role;

be highly motivated, with a strong sense of initiative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment;

have strong planning and organisational skills;

be meticulous, well-organised and resourceful;

have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage people at different levels and work effectively both individually as well as in a team; and

be proficient in MS Office.

Application close: 14 May 2024

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Please submit your curriculum vitae and qualification documents to Career@Gov here.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

*As part of the shortlisting process for these roles, the applicant may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.