Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Office

Salary:  HK$75,080 per month

Entry Requirements : Candidates should have –
(a) A Hong Kong degree in Computer Science or Computer Studies, or equivalent;
(b) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and Level 3 or above in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [see Note (1) and (2)], or equivalent;
(c) Valid certificate(s) of PRINCE2 Practitioner, Project Management Professional or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) – Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management;
(d) At least 10 years’ post-qualification IT experience with at least 4 years of experience in project management;
(e) At least 6 years’ solid experience in conducting system development and implementation using at least 2 of the following technologies: (i) relational database and related development tools, (ii) Reporting tools, (iii) J2EE Application Server or .NET Platform, or (iv) Drupal, and IT security management;
(f) Experience in IT procurement, supervising external service providers and service contract administration is preferred;
(g) Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills; and excellent command of written English and good command of spoken English and Chinese.

Note
(1) For non-civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 3” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth; ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 2” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(2) Candidates obtained Level 1 in the Use of Chinese (UC) paper and Level 1 in the Use of English (UE) paper of the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) are deemed to have met the entry requirements (b).
(3) Candidates should obtain all the above-mentioned entry requirements on or before the closing date for application.

Duties : To lead and supervise a team of application support staff to provide support services for:
(1) administration and maintenance of application systems;
(2) provision of implementation services of enhancements and application revamp services; and
(3) preparation of funding applications for new projects

Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for 12 months.

Fringe Benefits An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract period with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus any contribution made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Other benefits, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the Employment Ordinance.

How to apply: The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). Application forms are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website ( If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.

Applications, together with copies of (a) transcripts and certificates in support of the relevant academic and professional qualifications; and (b) supporting evidences of Post-qualification working experience showing the position, employment commencement date and end date; submitted in person or by post should reach the contact address on or before 26 April 2024. Please specify "Application for the position of Information Technology Manager" on the envelope. Please do not send originals of transcripts / certificates.

The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the application submission date. To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct recipient's address and return address are clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Applicants will bear any consequences arising from paying insufficient postage.

Applications which are late, incomplete, not duly signed, submitted by fax or email, not made in the prescribed form, or without copy of supporting documents will NOT be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms.

Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address: Information Technology Office, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, 2nd Floor, 3 Hau Cheung Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Enquiry Telephone :
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 26/04/2024 18:00:00

Web Site of Department:

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the below contact address.