SSOC 2024 unit
Construction & Real Estate Verified · 21 Mar 202443231
Shipping clerk
Shipping clerk controls or participates in the dispatch and receipts of goods and keeps records of shipments. He/she examines the particulars of goods to be dispatched, studies schedules and cost tables and decides on the best method of transportation. He/she provides assistance and liaises with customers, logistics operators and customs to plan, track and clear shipments. He/she provides assistance in preparing export and import documentation and supports the processing of logistics insurance. He/she may check incoming goods against bills of lading, vouchers and other documents, notes damage or deficiencies and arrange delivery.
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
Shipping clerk controls or participates in the dispatch and receipts of goods and keeps records of shipments. He/she examines the particulars of goods to be dispatched, studies schedules and cost tables and decides on the best method of transportation. He/she provides assistance and liaises with customers, logistics operators and customs to plan, track and clear shipments. He/she provides assistance in preparing export and import documentation and supports the processing of logistics insurance. He/she may check incoming goods against bills of lading, vouchers and other documents, notes damage or deficiencies and arrange delivery.
Tasks
No tasks listed.
Examples
Under this unit
• Import export administrative assistant
Elsewhere
• Freight receiving clerk, see 43219
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
- 43231 — Shipping clerk
ISCO-08
- 4323 — Transport clerks
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
- ⚠️ BCA registered?
Step-by-step guide
1. Confirm occupation
Shipping clerk controls or participates in the dispatch and receipts of goods and keeps records of shipments. He/she examines the particulars of goods to be dispatched, studies schedules and cost tables and decides on the best method of transportation. He/she provides assistance and liaises with customers, logistics operators and customs to plan, track and clear shipments. He/she provides assistance in preparing export and import documentation and supports the processing of logistics insurance. He/she may check incoming goods against bills of lading, vouchers and other documents, notes damage or deficiencies and arrange delivery.
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.
BCA CRS Registration
BCA · 3-year renewal
BCA Contractors Registry System registration and renewal.
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Ensures site compliance with Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
Typically needs
MOM WSH Officer registration, bizSAFE Level 4+.
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Typically needs
BCA Construction Project Manager accreditation.
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Typically needs
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Typically needs
PEB practising certificate, BCA structural plan submission.
Related codes
Major group
4 CLERICAL SUPPORT WORKERSMinor group
432 MATERIAL-RECORDING AND TRANSPORT CLERKSUnit group
4323 Transport ClerksAlphabetical index entries
Frequently asked questions
About this SSOC unit and the Construction & Real Estate occupational cluster
What workplace safety requirements apply?
The Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act requires risk assessments, safety management systems, and specific permits for high-risk construction work. MOM enforces compliance.
Are there minimum financial requirements?
BCA registration grades (A1 to C3) have minimum paid-up capital and net worth requirements. Higher-value projects require a higher registration grade.
What environmental impact obligations apply?
Construction sites must comply with NEA regulations on noise, dust, and waste management. Environmental impact assessments may be required for large-scale projects.
Do I need BCA registration or licensing?
Builders, specialist contractors, and construction-related firms must register with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) under the BCA Contractors Registry System or relevant licensing scheme.
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.