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A political office-holder who supports a ministry's parliamentary and policy work.
The administrative head of a ministry and a senior career public officer responsible to the Minister.
A short email or note instruction directing the recipient to read an attached, linked or quoted item.
The wider Singapore Public Service, comprising officers working in ministries and statutory boards.
The core values expected of Singapore public officers: integrity, service and excellence.
The most senior civil servant heading a ministry, accountable for its administration, policy support and organisational performance. Reports to the Minister.
A physical Public Service identity or benefits card issued to eligible officers; functions and retention arrangements vary by ministry and employment status.
A network that provides public officers with personalised career guidance and support.
The senior private secretary supporting a political office-holder or other principal with coordination, advice and official business.
The wider body of officers and organisations serving the Government, including ministries and statutory boards.
A Public Service movement focused on service improvement, innovation and organisational change.
Singapore legislation licensing and regulating payment-service providers and designated payment systems.
The constitutional body safeguarding merit and integrity in key public-service appointments, promotions, discipline and scholarships.
The central agency overseeing public-service workforce policy, leadership development, organisational capability and transformation.
A digital office responsible for developing and supporting technology used in MINDEF people and human-resource services.
A committee reviewing public-sector data-security practices and recommending improvements.
A government-funded account used for approved post-secondary education expenses and loan repayments.
The collective term for institutions providing education after secondary school, including ITE, polytechnics and universities.
An MOE-administered savings scheme whose Post-Secondary Education Accounts help eligible Singaporeans pay for approved post-secondary education and repay government education loans.
A movement that empowers public officers to make a meaningful difference in society through skills-based volunteering.
Singapore legislation strengthening governance, accountability and information-sharing across public-sector agencies.
The public-sector domain concerned with infocomm policy, systems, services and professional capability.
Shared digital infrastructure and foundational technology services used across the Public Service.
A challenge or programme encouraging public officers to develop and test innovative solutions.
A forum for public-sector leaders and practitioners to discuss infocomm priorities and developments.
An induction programme introducing new officers to the Public Service, its values and ways of working.
A resource centre supporting infocomm needs and capability development in the people or social sector.
A committee reviewing public-sector ICT strategy, investments, governance or performance.
A seminar for public-sector officers and partners on infocomm developments and practices.
A steering committee providing direction and oversight for public-sector infocomm work.
The leadership system, community or capability for senior roles across the Singapore Public Service.
A central programme that develops officers for sectoral and other senior leadership roles across the Public Service.
A manager responsible for higher-tier, value-added or specialised services offered to selected users or customers.
An organisation operating in a people-focused sector such as education, healthcare, social services or workforce development.
An officer responsible for the close protection and personal safety of an assigned individual.
A tool for designing, administering or analysing surveys across the Public Service.
The continuing effort to improve how the Public Service works, collaborates and delivers better outcomes for people and businesses.
The ongoing effort to improve how the Public Service works and serves the public.
A former public-sector resource-efficiency initiative introduced in 2006 and refreshed as GreenGov.SG in 2021.
A service-wide period of activities recognising public officers and reinforcing shared purpose, values and identity.
A planned post-secondary admissions exercise that will replace several existing exercises from 2028.
A cloud-service model providing a managed platform for developing, deploying and operating applications without managing underlying servers.
The Long Service Medal, recognising long and irreproachable public service.
The National Service branch through which eligible male citizens and permanent residents serve full-time and operationally ready duties in the Singapore Police Force.
A regional partnership that promotes integrated coastal and ocean governance across the seas of East Asia.