Contributing to Singapore's workforce planning
The Occupational Employment Dataset, commonly known as OED, is a data collection programme run by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). It gathers information about jobs and wages across Singapore to help the government understand employment trends and plan workforce policies.
When employers submit OED data, they contribute to a national picture of what jobs exist, what skills are in demand, and how wages are distributed across industries.
Why OED Matters
The data collected through OED helps shape important decisions:
- Workforce planning to identify skills gaps and training needs across industries.
- Policy development for employment, education, and immigration.
- Salary benchmarking to understand wage trends across different occupations.
- Economic research to track how Singapore's labour market is evolving.
By participating in OED, employers play a role in ensuring policies are based on accurate, up-to-date information.
What Information is Collected
OED collects details about your employees and their roles, including:
- Job titles and descriptions for each employee.
- Occupation codes based on the Singapore Standard Occupational Classification (SSOC).
- Salary information including basic pay and gross wages.
- Working hours for each employee.
- Employee demographics such as age, gender, and residency status.
This information is used for statistical purposes and is kept confidential by MOM.
Is OED Submission Mandatory?
OED submission is not mandatory for all employers. However, MOM may request specific employers to participate based on sampling criteria. If you receive a request from MOM, you should submit your data by the deadline provided.
Even if you are not required to submit, participating voluntarily helps contribute to more accurate national workforce data.
When to Submit
OED submissions are typically requested periodically rather than on a fixed annual schedule. When MOM selects your company for participation, you will receive:
- A notification from MOM explaining the request.
- A deadline by which you must submit your data.
- Instructions on how to submit, either through an approved vendor or MOM's portal.
How Officaid Handles OED
Officaid is an approved One Stop Payroll (OSP) vendor, which means it can submit OED data directly to MOM through secure government channels.
With Officaid, you can:
- Generate OED data automatically from your employee records.
- Map job titles to SSOC codes using Officaid's built-in occupation classification.
- Review before submitting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Submit directly to MOM without logging into separate portals.
- Track submission status to confirm MOM received your data.
Because Officaid already stores employee details, salary information, and job data, generating an OED submission takes just a few clicks.
Understanding SSOC Codes
The Singapore Standard Occupational Classification (SSOC) is a system used to categorise jobs. Each job title maps to a specific SSOC code based on the nature of the work.
For example:
- A software developer might be classified under "Software Developer" with a specific SSOC code.
- An accountant might fall under "Accountant" with a different code.
- A sales manager would have yet another classification.
Officaid helps you assign the correct SSOC code to each employee's role, ensuring your OED submission meets MOM's requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
If MOM requests your participation and you do not submit by the deadline, you may receive follow-up reminders. Continued non-compliance could result in penalties. It is best to respond promptly to any OED requests.
Yes. MOM uses OED data for statistical purposes only. Individual employee information is kept confidential and is not shared publicly. Only aggregated, anonymised data is used in reports and publications.
OED requests are based on sampling, so you may not be selected every year. If you are selected, MOM will notify you with the submission deadline. Some employers may never receive a request, while others may be selected periodically.
OED submissions are typically by request from MOM. If you are interested in participating voluntarily, you can contact MOM for more information on how to contribute.
Official Resources
For more information on the Occupational Employment Dataset, visit:
What's Next?
Learn more about government submissions and compliance:
- What is MOM covers the Ministry of Manpower and employer obligations.
- What is One Stop Payroll (OSP) explains how Officaid connects to government agencies.
- What is an OSP Vendor highlights Officaid's approved status.