Career

Since operating as a Trading Fund Department in 1995, Hongkong Post has become a market-oriented service organisation and grown beyond the traditional postal services to provide a diversified range of services from mail and logistics services, retail business to e-services in addition to the continuous drive to develop new markets, like those emerged from the growth of e-Commerce, in both local and non-local contexts. The following non-civil service contract managerial position in Hongkong Post is advertised:

Posting date: 20 December 2024

Assistant Manager (Facility Management)

(Around $350,000 per annum + gratuity)

Major responsibilities:

• To assist in overseeing all property and facility management-related activities and upkeeping the serviceability of facilities/machines in the Hongkong Post Building and the Central Mail Centre;
• To assist in conducting routine patrol and inspection on facilities to identify the need for maintenance, refurbishment and improvement;
• To assist in planning and procuring facilities management related activities which include cleansing, security and maintenance services, etc. for the operation of the Hongkong Post Building and the Central Mail Centre in accordance with the prescribed procurement regulations of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;
• To supervise and monitor the performance of the service contractors in accordance with the contractual terms and to ensure that their performance meets the required standards;
• To assist in the procurement of equipment and services related to the building and operation systems in the Hongkong Post Building and the Central Mail Centre; and
• To assist in maintaining the safety standard of the systems in the Hongkong Post Building and the Central Mail Centre and enhancing occupational safety and health in the workplace.

Requirements:

• A recognised Hong Kong Higher Diploma/Professional Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Property Management/Facilities Management, or equivalent;
• A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification work experience in housing/property management, and preferably a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Housing (HKIH), the Property and Facility Management Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) or the Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management (HKIFM);
• Level 2 (Grade E before 2007) or above in both Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B before 2007) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
• Good verbal and written communication skills and high proficiency in computer usage;
• Good organisation, analytical, interpersonal, project planning/project management skills;
• Meticulous, able to work independently and demonstrates the qualities of a committed and self-motivated team player; and
• Preference will be given to candidates with property management experience on a purpose-built facility.

Terms of appointment:

• 2-year contract;
• Monthly salary $25,050;      
• Discretionary performance pay up to about 1 month’s salary in every six months;
• 14 days’ annual leave; and
• Gratuity payable plus Hongkong Post’s MPF contributions equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.

Notes :

• Completed application form (GF340 (Rev. 7/2023)) together with a resume and detailed description of the duties of previous and present employment should be sent to the Personnel and Appointments Section, 7/F, Hongkong Post Building, 8 Wang Kee Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon or submitted through the drop box placed at G/F, Hongkong Post Building, 8 Wang Kee Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon (opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sun day and public holidays) before 6 p.m. on 7 January 2025. Application forms can be obtained from District Offices of the Home Affairs Department and Job Centres of the Labour Department, or downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau’s internet website (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications that are incomplete, without a resume and the required supporting documents will not be considered.
• 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 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). 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.
• Successful candidates are expected to assume duties in March/April 2025. Those who are not invited for interview within 8 weeks from the closing date for application should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Candidates appointed must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
• 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 requirements irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
• 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.
• 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.
• Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise short-listing criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing.  In these circumstances, only short-listed candidates will be invited to attend the recruitment examination and/or interview.
• 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 the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting.  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”.
• 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 above address.
• For enquiry, please call 2120 2549.
• Posting Date: 20 December 2024