Trade Officers - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Trade Officers work for the government and are mainly deployed on research and analysis of information on trade, industry, technology and innovation matters. They assist in the management and implementation of trade related projects.

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: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: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

Problem-solving skills

Trade Officers must be able to analyse problem and select the best ways to solve the problem.

Negotiating skills

Trade Officers often assist in negotiations in different regions. Interpersonal skills and self-confidence can help lead to successful negotiation.

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.