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Trade Officers

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

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.

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

*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

Work Environment

  • Trade Officers usually work in offices during regular business hours. They may need to travel for attending meetings and conferences.

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