Clerical skills
Typing, filing and record keeping are common tasks for most Office Clerks.
Office Clerks
Descriptions & Duties
- Office Clerks perform a wide range of clerical tasks, including answering phone calls, typing documents, filing office records, and sorting and sending mail.
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:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
Computer skills
To perform data entry and typing duties, Office Clerks must have good computer knowledge.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- Secondary education
Experience
1 to 2 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$25,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 3-15
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-21
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 22-27
*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
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Office Clerks are employed in different industries. They usually work full time or part time in offices during regular business hours.
