Problem-solving skills
Labour Officers must be able to analyse problem and select the best ways to solve the problem.
Labour Officers
Descriptions & Duties
- Labour Officers work for the government and are mainly worked with employers and employees, workers' unions and trade associations, etc. to formulate and implement labour policies, promote harmonious labour relations, administer and enforce labour legislation, and provide comprehensive employment services to job-seekers and employers.
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: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:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
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
Negotiating skills
Labour Officers must have good negotiation skills to help resolve problems to avoid conflict.
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.
Career Path & Salary
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 14-27
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
- BA (Hons) in Public Relations and Management
- BA (Hons) Business Administration
- BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
- BA (Hons) Business (with Law)
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- BA (Hons) International Business Management
- MSc in Programme and Project Management (in collaboration with University of Warwick)
Work Environment
- Labour Officers usually work in offices during regular business hours. They may frequently attend meetings on labour matters with workers' unions, trade associations, etc. for long hours.
