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June 11, 2025

Singapore Supermarket Jobs

  1. Store Manager
  • Salary: Typically SGD 4,000–5,000/month. Large chains like Cold Storage report an average base of SGD 4,000 + bonuses (~SGD 443), totaling SGD 4,400 /mo
  • Visa: Requires an Employment Pass (EP) for professionals earning ≥ SGD 4,500/month (for university grads), or S Pass for mid-skilled workers (SGD 3,000–4,500/month, with quota) .
  1. Assistant Store Manager
  • Salary: Around SGD 3,200–4,000/month .
  • Visa: Often eligible for S Pass (depending on salary and job scope) or Employment Pass if salary and qualifications meet EP criteria.
  1. Warehouse Assistant
  • Salary: Typically SGD 2,500–3,000/month in logistics roles; specific supermarket data is limited. Cold Storage logistics associates earn ~SGD 2,500
  • Visa: Can qualify for an S Pass, if earning ≥ SGD 3,000/month, or under Work Permit (for lower-skilled roles) subject to employer quotas.

visa Process for Indians

Singapore:

  1. Employer offers job.
  2. Apply for Employment Pass (mid to senior roles) or S Pass/Work Permit (junior roles).
  3. Pass approval required before relocating.

 

Here are the typical qualifications required for the three supermarket job roles in Singapore


1. Store Manager

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred / MBA / B.TECH (in Business Administration, Retail Management, or similar field)
  • Diploma holders with strong experience may also be considered

Experience:

  • 1–5 years of retail or supermarket experience (at least 6months –2 years in a supervisory role)
  • Proven leadership and team management skills

Skills:

  • Strong communication
  • Inventory control and sales strategy knowledge
  • POS and retail software proficiency
  • Customer service and problem-solving skills

2. Assistant Store Manager

Education:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
  • Retail certification or supervisory course (optional but adds value)

Experience:

  • in retail/supermarket roles [ No Experience also preferred ]
  • Team coordination or shift lead experience preferred

Skills:

  • Good organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Basic inventory handling and staff supervision

Good spoken English

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3. Warehouse Assistant

Education:

  • Minimum 10th or 12th grade (High School)
  • ITI / vocational training (in logistics/warehouse operations) is a plus

Experience:

  • warehouse, stock handling, or loading/unloading experience [ No Experience also preferred ]
  • Fresher’s may also be accepted for entry-level roles

Skills:

  • Physically fit and able to lift goods
  • Basic English reading/writing skills
  • Knowledge of barcode scanners, pallet jacks, or forklifts (if certified)

🌍 Additional Requirements for Foreign Workers:

For Indian applicants in Singapore:

  • Must meet minimum salary criteria for visa eligibility (e.g., SGD 3,000+ for S Pass)
  • Educational documents (with attestation if required)
  • Clean criminal record
  • Medical fitness certificate (as per visa rules)

 

🇸🇬 Types of Visas in Singapore

🔹 1. Work Visas

a. Employment Pass (EP)

  • For foreign professionals, managers, executives
  • Minimum monthly salary: SGD 5,000 (higher for experienced applicants)
  • Must have a recognized degree/diploma
  • Valid for up to 2–3 years

b. S Pass

  • For mid-skilled foreign workers (technicians, retail supervisors, etc.)
  • Minimum salary: SGD 3,150 (as of 2025; higher for older workers)
  • Subject to company quota and levy
  • Valid for up to 2 years, renewable

c. Work Permit (WP)

  • For low-skilled workers in sectors like construction, manufacturing, and services
  • No formal qualification required
  • Salary typically below SGD 3,000
  • Subject to strict quotas and medical checks

🔹 2. Entrepreneur / Investor Visas

a. EntrePass

  • For foreign entrepreneurs starting a new business in Singapore
  • Must show innovative business idea & funding
  • Valid for 1 year, renewable

b. Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)

  • For high-earning professionals already working in Singapore
  • Not tied to one employer
  • Minimum last-drawn salary overseas: SGD 22,500/month

🔹 3. Student Visa (Student Pass)

  • For international students enrolled in full-time courses
  • Issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
  • Must be accepted by a recognized Singapore school or university

🔹 4. Dependent Visas

a. Dependent Pass (DP)

  • For family members (spouse, children) of EP or S Pass holders
  • EP holder must earn ≥ SGD 6,000/month to be eligible

b. Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)

  • For common-law spouses, stepchildren, or parents of EP holders
  • Valid for longer visits (not short-term tourism)

🔹 5. Short-Term Visas

a. Visit Visa / Tourist Visa (Short-Term Visit Pass)

  • For tourism, business meetings, or visiting family
  • Validity: Usually 30 days (can be extended up to 90 days)
  • Indian citizens must apply online or through an authorized agent

b. Multiple Journey Visa (MJV)

  • For frequent travelers
  • Valid for up to 2 years, but stay per visit is limited

🔹 6. Permanent Residency (PR)

  • Not a visa but a residency status
  • Can be applied after working/staying in Singapore for a few years
  • Categories: PTS Scheme (for professionals), GIP (Global Investor), Family ties

Visa Type

Purpose

Eligibility

Employment Pass (EP)

Skilled jobs

Min SGD 5,000 salary + degree

S Pass

Mid-skilled jobs

Min SGD 3,150 salary + diploma

Work Permit (WP)

Low-skilled jobs

No degree; quota-based

EntrePass

Business/Startup founders

New business + investment

Student Pass

Full-time education

Admission to recognized institution

Dependent Pass

Family of EP/S Pass holders

EP salary ≥ SGD 6,000

Visit Visa (STVP)

Tourism / short visit

Online or authorized agent application

PR

Long-term settlement

After years of stay or work

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