Shining Employment Services ✓ ACRA Verified
About Shining Employment Services
About Shining Employment Services
Shining Employment Services is a maid agency based in Jurong East, offering islandwide foreign domestic worker placement across Singapore. The listing is KakiList-verified, meaning operating details and contact channels have been confirmed by a real person. It holds a 4.8-star rating across 19 Google reviews — a small sample, so treat this as directional rather than conclusive. No MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence has been confirmed in this listing, which is a mandatory requirement for any agency placing foreign domestic workers in Singapore; prospective clients should verify licence status on MOM's online EA directory before proceeding.
When engaging Shining Employment Services, expect to discuss whether you need a new-hire helper or a transfer helper — the placement fee and timeline differ meaningfully between the two. New-hire placements typically cost S$1,500–3,500 and involve source-country processing (Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are common options), while transfer helpers are already in Singapore and are generally quicker to place. You will also need to factor in the helper's monthly salary (typically S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience), the monthly MOM levy (S$300 standard, or S$60 concessionary if your household includes a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with a disability), mandatory FDW insurance, the Settling-In Programme, and the Work Permit application. Clarify which of these are bundled into the agency fee and which are billed separately.
To get started, reach out via WhatsApp, phone, or the enquiry form and ask to see the agency's MOM EA Licence number before paying any deposit.
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Is Shining Employment Services legit?
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4.8/5 from 19 Google reviewsSmall sample — treat as directional only.
Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.
Google Reviews ⭐ 4.8 (19 reviews)
Yeo Cher Hwa
★★★★★
I engaged Roy to look for an Indonesia maid for me.. but not sure if they will fit because the one cleaning my house is from Myanmar. I tried to engage Myanmar but he told me that it is difficult to get one now due to high hiring cost because the country is stopping their girls from exiting. ... I hope it will work.
Zin Mar Win
★★★★★
Excellent. Fetching me all over the place before I get to employer house.
Shwe Sin
★★★★★
Hired a maid from them after knowing Peoplicity. Maid has not arrived. So far all the explaination by Roy and his team is good enough for me to know what i gets into.
THin zar
★★★★★
Sister company? I have yet use their service but should be good? I probably can hire my own worker you just help me to do the admin work to bring them in.
Ong Yong Kang
★★★★★
Thanks Roy for the selection of Mizoram maid for me. My maid Channi completed 2 contract for me. He provides door to door service which allows me to select the maid all the way till the maid is send to my place. My next maid will be Myanmar as I found that Mizoram helper cannot work long and usually want to go back after contract finishes. Kudos to Roy and his team.
Shining Employment Services vs other providers in Singapore
Side-by-side with the next three highest-rated maid agencies providers on KakiList, so you can see how Shining Employment Services stacks up at a glance.
| Provider | Google Rating | Reviews | Years | Verified |
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| Shining Employment Services (this page) | ⭐ 4.8 | 19 | — | ✓ |
| People360 Services Pte Ltd | ⭐ 5.0 | 218 | — | ✓ |
| Link Pod Pte Ltd | ⭐ 5.0 | 214 | — | ✓ |
| Vince Maid Agency | ⭐ 5.0 | 110 | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shining Employment Services charge?›
Placement fees at maid agencies in Singapore typically run S$1,500–3,500 for a new-hire helper and S$500–1,500 for a transfer helper already based in Singapore. Contact Shining Employment Services directly to confirm their specific fee structure, as the listing does not publish a fixed price. Beyond the placement fee, budget for your helper's monthly salary (S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience), the monthly MOM levy (S$300 standard, or S$60 concessionary for eligible households), mandatory FDW insurance (approximately S$300–600 per year), the Settling-In Programme, medical examination, and Work Permit application. Clarify in writing which of these are included in the agency fee and which are charged on top. See the full maid agency cost guide for Singapore →
Is Shining Employment Services MOM-licensed?›
No MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence has been confirmed in this listing. Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an EA Licence — verifiable by name or licence number on MOM's online EA directory at mom.gov.sg. The licence number should appear on the agency's website, contracts, and invoices. EA Grading runs from A+ to C; A+ and A indicate stronger compliance and complaint-handling records. Hiring through an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if the helper absconds or the agency folds, and can void FDW insurance. Before paying any deposit, ask Shining Employment Services for their EA Licence number and cross-check it on the MOM directory. Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.
What replacement guarantee does Shining Employment Services offer?›
Standard replacement windows at Singapore maid agencies are typically six months from the helper's arrival date. Confirm with Shining Employment Services how many replacements are included within that window, what circumstances are covered (documented mismatch or performance issues versus simple change of mind), and what voids the guarantee. Also clarify the early-termination process if the placement breaks down outside the guarantee window. The household typically bears the cost of the repatriation flight, unused MOM levy refund processing, and Work Permit cancellation paperwork — these costs add up and are worth understanding before signing. Get the replacement terms, refund policy, and early-termination conditions in writing before committing.