MOM tries to help young S'poreans, lists 4,270 vacancies paying up to S$5,000 to fresh graduates

Ministry of Manpower has released a list of available PMET jobs for fresh graduates

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While the vast majority of university graduates in Singapore find a permanent job within six months of leaving their schools, hundreds more are less lucky and may be stuck either in poor jobs or, worse still, without one at all, as unemployment among under-30 year-olds hit 5.7% in Jun this year, the highest since Mar 2024.

The Ministry of Manpower appears to have recognised the problem and is trying to help with the job search a little. In response to the concerns raised in recent months it has just released its first “List of top entry-level PMET job opportunities for fresh graduates”, alongside its quarterly labour market report.

The document contains approximately 4,270 opportunities across 45 entry-level jobs for Professionals, Managers, Executives & Technicians (PMET), in 15 industries in Singapore, as at June 2025, paying between S$2,300 and S$5,000.

Top entry-level PMET job opportunities for fresh graduates

While the list itself is three months old, it remains a decent indication of the demand for young starters in various professions and different industries, providing ideas about where to look for an opportunity.

MOM has gathered the information from multiple sources, including its own surveys of employers, job advertisement sites and MyCareersFuture portal — so this is where you too might take a look too.

Nearly a quarter of the openings are found in Public Administration & Education, followed by Construction, Health & Social Services and IT. These four industries account for 2/3s of the offers.

In case you’re worried seeing Construction or Manufacturing there, please remember that even in these sectors the ministry stated that it has specifically selected jobs suitable for young PMETs — not low-wage workers, nor qualified candidates with lots of experience.

Of course, in the past 3 months many of these vacancies may have been filled — including by Singaporean graduates themselves. At the same time others may have been made available. The goal of the list appears to be to provide a broader picture on where fresh graduates can look for jobs, including in companies they may not have considered previously.

So, if you’re in this situation, I hope it helps you to find the right place to start your career. Good luck.

Also Read: MOM: Average salary in Singapore rises to S$6,434, marks highest six-month growth on record

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