SG Company Receives More Than 1K Job Applications After Offering RM17,000 To Bus Drivers
60% of the applicants are Singaporean citizens, while the rest are from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India, and Myanmar.
By Aqasha Nalani — 24 Jan 2024, 12:41 PM
In a bid to attract potential bus drivers, a Singaporean transport company posted a job advertisement in December 2023 featuring an enticing starting monthly salary of SGD5,000 (RM17,656.47)
Besides the attractive salary, Westpoint Transit Pte Ltd also offers a SGD10,000 (RM35,312.94) sign-on bonus.
According to Mothership, the alluring compensation package is part of the company's recruitment strategy to attract a younger demographic to join its firm, with a targeted plan to onboard at least 30 new drivers by the end of 2024.
Notably, there are no nationality restrictions for applicants eyeing the bus captain role, as indicated in the company's recruitment ads on LinkedIn and myCareersFuture pages.
However, potential candidates must possess at least one year of relevant experience, a valid Class 4 driving license, and a vocational license.
To complete the deal, drivers can also enjoy additional perks such as group insurance and a selection of "tidbits and beverage choices".
The company began its recruitment campaign on Monday, 15 January, 2024
As of Monday, 22 January, the company has received a total of 1,292 applications for 10 bus driver positions, reported Kosmo!
Among the applicants are 450 Singaporean citizens, with 30 of them possessing university degrees.
Westpoint Transit Business Development Director Lionel Lee said the company initially expected to receive only 300 applications.
However, he was surprised by the overwhelming response to the bus driver job vacancy advertisement.
He added that approximately 60% of the applicants are Singaporean citizens, while the rest are from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, India, and Myanmar.
