Analytical skills
Information Technology Consultants must be able to analyse problem, consider ways to solve the problem, and select the best solution.
Information Technology Consultants
Descriptions & Duties
- Information Technology Consultants assist in planning, coordinating, and managing information technology related activities in an organisation. They help determine the information technology goals of an organisation and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
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:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically 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:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
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:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Troubleshooting knowledge and skills
Information Technology Consultants must be able to explain their work to top executives and give clear instructions to their subordinates.
Professional knowledge and skills in information technology
Information Technology Consultants must make important decisions about how to allocate organisations' resources in order to reach 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-$35,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
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
*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
Work Environment
- Information Technology Consultants usually work regular office hours but sometimes need to work overtime for a project.
Tools
- Computer servers - Application servers; Web servers
- Desktop computers
- High capacity removable media drives - Universal serial bus USB flash drives
- Mobile phones - Smartphones
- Notebook computers - Laptop computers
