Executive Officers - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Executive Officers work for the government and provide a wide range of executive supports including human resource management, departmental administration, general administration support, district administration and support to boards and councils, financial resource management, event management, and system/ project planning and development.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:1 (Max:5)

Skill is rarely required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Communication skills

Executive Officers must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively. They have to discuss issues and negotiate with different parties effectively.

Organisational skills

Executive Officers must be able to perform several tasks at one time and keep detailed records.

Writing skills

Executive Officers need strong writing skills because they often prepare reports, proposals, and correspond with colleagues and stakeholders.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

A bachelor's degree

Other specific requirements

(1) Pass the Aptitude Test in the Common Recruitment Exam (CRE); and (2) Attain "Level 2" results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the CRE (or equivalent results); and (3) Pass a recruitment examination.