SSOC 2024 unit
Manufacturing Verified · 21 Mar 202421212
Operations research analyst
Operations research analyst conducts quantitative analytics, data modelling and data analysis to address problems faced by organisations. He/she formulates mathematical models, assembles data relating to or representative of variables in the model, directs computations and other data preparation to test models and solve equations or for other business use cases. He/she prepares reports for management describing the solution to the problem and the alternative solutions. He/she may help with the deployment of quantitative models and guide others in the use of analytics to support business needs or analyse business products.
Level
unit
Mapped ISCO
1
Source
SingStat
Official data
| Official name | Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSOC 2024) |
| Issuing authority | Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) |
| Tax authority | Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) (IRAS) |
| Purpose | Classifies occupations in Singapore for labour statistics, workforce planning, and international reporting. |
| Active version | SSOC 2024 (21 Mar 2024) |
| Hierarchy level | Unit (final leaf, 5-digit) |
| Source | https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic |
| Prior versions | SSIC 2020, SSIC 2015 |
Definition
Operations research analyst conducts quantitative analytics, data modelling and data analysis to address problems faced by organisations. He/she formulates mathematical models, assembles data relating to or representative of variables in the model, directs computations and other data preparation to test models and solve equations or for other business use cases. He/she prepares reports for management describing the solution to the problem and the alternative solutions. He/she may help with the deployment of quantitative models and guide others in the use of analytics to support business needs or analyse business products.
Tasks
No tasks listed.
Examples
Under this unit
• Business intelligence consultant (non-IT) • Business operations analyst • ICT product analyst • Intellectual property information analyst • Quantitative strategist
Elsewhere
• Mathematician, see 21211 •Intellectual property engineer, see 21495 • Business analyst, see 24212 • Systems analyst, see 25111 • ICT business analyst, see 25112
When you need this code
Job classification
Employers use SSOC for workforce reporting and MOM surveys.
Labour statistics
SingStat collects occupation data for labour force reports.
Immigration
Work pass applications may reference SSOC for skills evaluation.
International reporting
Maps to ISCO-08 for ILOSTAT and cross-country comparisons.
Hierarchy
Correspondence tables
SSOC 2020
- 21212 — Operations research analyst
ISCO-08
- 2120 — Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians
Compliance risk score
Compliance risk score
Low friction
5 of 6 factors low-risk
- ✅ Verified source ≤90d
- ✅ ISIC mapping available
- ✅ SSIC 2020 migration mapped
- ✅ Full hierarchy chain
- ✅ GST registration applicable
- ⚠️ Factory registration?
Step-by-step guide
1. Confirm occupation
Operations research analyst conducts quantitative analytics, data modelling and data analysis to address problems faced by organisations. He/she formulates mathematical models, assembles data relating to or representative of variables in the model, directs computations and other data preparation to test models and solve equations or for other business use cases. He/she prepares reports for management describing the solution to the problem and the alternative solutions. He/she may help with the deployment of quantitative models and guide others in the use of analytics to support business needs or analyse business products.
2. Check classification
Verify this SSOC unit matches the actual job scope and tasks performed by the worker.
3. Report via employer
Employers report SSOC codes in MOM surveys and workforce statistics submissions.
4. Stay updated
SSOC revisions occur periodically. Check SingStat for the current version before classification projects.
Applicable taxes & forms
Personal income tax
Rate: Progressive 0% – 24% progressive
Employers file IR8A for employees. Self-employed file Form B/B1 via myTax Portal annually.
CPF contributions
Employer contributions apply for Singaporean / PR employees. Self-employed contribute to MediSave.
Applicable filings
Form C
myTax Portal · Annual (by 30 Nov for paper, 15 Dec e-file)
Full corporate income tax return for companies. Requires audited/unaudited financial statements.
Form C-S
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplified return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 5M and deriving income taxed at prevailing corporate rate.
Form C-S (Lite)
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplest return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 200K.
Form F5
myTax Portal · Quarterly
GST return. GST-registered businesses must file within 1 month of quarter end.
Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)
myTax Portal · Within 3 months of FYE
Compulsory for all companies. IRAS issues Notice of Assessment based on ECI.
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Typically needs
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Pharmaceutical plant manager
Oversees drug substance or drug product manufacturing.
Typically needs
HSA GMP certificate, MOH controlled drug licence, NEA hazardous substance permit.
Food manufacturer
Processes packaged food for retail and export.
Typically needs
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Precision engineering workshop owner
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Typically needs
CAAS/AS9100 certification for aerospace, MOM WSH compliance.
Chemical plant operator
Produces petrochemicals, industrial gases, or specialty chemicals.
Typically needs
NEA hazardous substance licence, SCDF flammable material storage permit.
Related codes
Major group
2 PROFESSIONALSSub-major
21 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALSAlphabetical index entries
Frequently asked questions
About this SSOC unit and the Manufacturing occupational cluster
Do I need a factory registration from MOM?
Factories using machinery or employing a certain threshold of workers may require registration with the Ministry of Manpower under the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
What NEA environmental permits are needed?
Manufacturing facilities with emissions, effluents, or hazardous substances need permits from the National Environment Agency (NEA), including air emission and trade effluent licences.
Are there fire safety requirements for manufacturing premises?
SCDF fire safety requirements apply, including fire certificate requirements for certain types and sizes of industrial premises.
What product safety standards apply to manufactured goods?
Enterprise Singapore and specific regulators set product safety standards. Consumer goods may be subject to Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations.
What is SSIC and why does it matter?
The Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) is the national system for categorising business activities. It is mandatory at ACRA registration and is used by IRAS, MOM, and other government agencies for tax, licensing, statistical, and policy purposes.
Do I need to register with this SSIC code?
Every business entity registered with ACRA must select at least one SSIC code that best describes its principal economic activity. You can declare up to two codes — one primary and one secondary — via BizFile+.
Official sources
What to do next
Data source: Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) (https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic). Occupation data mirrored from SSOC 2024 workbooks. Not the authoritative source.
Last refresh: 21 Mar 2024. Version: SSOC 2024.