Leadership skills
Information & Communications Managers must be able to lead and motivate IT teams or departments so that workers are efficient and effective.
Information & Communications Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Information & Communications Managers plan, direct and coordinate the development, acquisition, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems, resources and activities within organisation.
Generic Competencies
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:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
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:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Analytical skills
Information & Communications Managers must be able to analyse a problem and select best ways to solve the problem.
Professional knowledge and skills in information technology
Information & Communications Managers need to make important decisions about how to allocate information and communication resources to meet organisation goals.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised bachelor's degree in computer or information science or related field
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$90,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$120,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 28-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 18-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 32-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Work Environment
- Information & Communications Managers generally work full time. They usually work regular office hours but sometimes need to work overtime for a project.
Tools
- Computer servers - Application servers; Web servers
- Desktop Computers; Notebook computers; Tablet computers
