Higher-skilled job roles in Singapore, particularly in scientific research and Generative AI (GenAI), are experiencing a surge in demand, according to the latest data from Indeed’s Hiring Lab. This comes even as the total number of job postings in the country has decreased by 3.7% over the past three months.
Singapore’s job postings remain 50% above pre-pandemic levels, with significant growth in scientific research and development roles, which have increased by 35%. Other sectors witnessing notable gains include security and public safety, up by 31%, and production and manufacturing, which saw a 16% rise.
As of February 2025, job postings related to GenAI have doubled compared to the previous year. Key roles in demand include data analytics, scientific research, and software development, with Singapore now leading globally in GenAI job mentions. The country boasts a 1.2% share of job ads referencing GenAI, four times higher than in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Conversely, job postings in cleaning and sanitation, childcare, and retail have seen significant declines, dropping by 33%, 19%, and 18% respectively. This trend aligns with the Ministry of Manpower’s recent report, which noted a decline in employment within lower-skilled sectors.
Callam Pickering, APAC Senior Economist at Indeed, remarked, “There’s reason to be optimistic about Singapore’s employment outlook despite the month’s mixed results. Higher-skilled roles remain in high demand, with Singapore standing out globally, especially in gen AI and data-related roles.” He emphasised the importance of continuous skills development to maintain competitiveness in the evolving job market.
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