Temporary Executive Officer, Skills Training

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established as the Singapore Freight Forwarders Association in 1973, the association was renamed Singapore Logistics Association (SLA) in 1999 to reflect the growth and wide-ranging activities of its members.

Today, SLA has close to 700 members, predominantly logistics enterprises, and stays anchored in its mission to support and sustain a vibrant and thriving ecosystem for the logistics sector through active industry participation and collaborations with both local and international logistics partners.

Offering a wide range of targeted programmes and initiatives to help enterprises be future ready, SLA also constantly reviews and explores forward-looking initiatives to help logistics companies implement business transformation improvements to emerge stronger and ahead of competition.

To nurture a pipeline of global and future ready logistics talents for the industry, The Logistics Academy, a wholly owned subsidiary training arm of SLA was incorporated in 2010 to provide human capital and skills development courses to empower and deepen the skills of the workforce for the logistics sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Program & Delivery:

• Manage training programs and related activities and maintain training records in compliance with certifications.
  
  

• Outreach to potential participants through social media tools.
  
  

• Provide pre & post training administration, evaluation and feedback from trainees, examination administration as well as perform night duties whenever necessary.
  
  

• Handle TLA handphone during office hour and off office hours when there are training sessions being conducted.
  
  

• Manage general email of TLA and disseminate to relevant officers accordingly.
  
  

• Monitor and evaluate training budget and program's effectiveness.
  
  

• Handle training & other government grants.
  
  

• Identify and assess current and future training needs by maintaining a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best industry practices.
  
  

• Manage the lecturers in their training engagement.
  
  

• Support the various training focus committees and groups.
  
  

• Maintain a keen eye for continuous work improvement to work efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

• Perform other duties or new tasks as assigned.
  
  

Administrative & Reporting Matters:

• Prepare regular reports on training progress, including participation rates, success metrics, and areas for improvement.
  
  

• Manage the lecturers in their training engagement.
  
  

• Perform other duties or new tasks as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in any field

OTHER INFORMATION

Experience :

• Prior experience coordinating training programs, workshops, or seminars is highly preferred.
  
  

Skills :

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to engage with employees, trainers, and management effectively.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.
  
  
• Basic understanding of instructional design and training delivery methods.
  
  

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Logistics Association