Assistant Electrical Inspector

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 362,000 - 587,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department in Hong Kong seeks an Assistant Electrical Inspector to assist in installation, operation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and plant equipment in buildings. The role covers design, procurement, project management and advisory services as required.

The position requires a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering, 2 years’ practical training and at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience, plus language proficiency and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering from HK engineering institutions.
• Two years’ practical training and at least three years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English at Level 2 or above.
• Pass Basic Law and National Security Law Test.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical Inspectors with installation, operation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and related control equipment.
• Support design, procurement, project management, regulatory and advisory services as needed.

Skills

Practical training

Post-qualification experience

Language proficiency Level 2

Basic Law & NSL Test

Education

Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Salary: Master Pay Scale Point 13 ($32,430 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 23 ($52,575 per month)

Entry Requirements:

• (a) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic university/polytechnic or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent;
• (b)
  • (i) two years’ relevant practical training and not less than three years’ relevant post-qualification experience;
  • (ii) completed an approved apprenticeship plus at least three years’ relevant post-qualification experience;
• (c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent [Note (1)];
• (d) attained a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Note (2)].

Preference may be given to candidates who have (i) relevant operation and maintenance experience in electrical engineering systems; (ii) possessed Certificates of Registration of Electrical Worker Grade H; and (iii) acquired a recognized safety and health supervisor training. [Note (3)].

Note:

• (1) For civil service appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ and ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ and ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
• (2) All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.
• (3) Candidates should indicate relevant information in the application forms if they have the relevant operation and maintenance experience in electrical engineering systems / Certificates of Registration of Electrical Worker / recognized training as stated under "Entry Requirements".

Duties:

• (1) Assistant Electrical Inspectors are mainly deployed on installation, operation, repair and maintenance of electrical and/or the associated electronic control systems and plant equipment or electrical engineering services in buildings; design, procurement, project management and technical consultancy services; law enforcement, regulatory services and advisory services; and supervision of contractors and subordinates.
• (2) Successful candidates may be posted to other departments and may be required: (a) to work irregular hours/in remote area/in harsh condition; (b) to perform shift duty/stand-by duty/on-call duty/emergency duty; (c) to wear uniform/protective clothing; and (d) to perform any other duties as specified from time to time. Successful candidates may also be required to perform self-drive duty (training will be provided where necessary) on a voluntary basis.

Terms of Appointment: A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

Contact Address: Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Enquiry Telephone: 28 669

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 06/08/2026 23:59:00

Web Site of Department : http://www.emsd.gov.hk

General Notes:

• (a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
• (c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
• (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) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.
• (f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.
• (g) 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.
• (h) 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 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" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service - Appointments".
• (i) 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 scanned copies of their official transcripts and certificates by email to [email redacted, apply via Company website].
• (j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.

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, marital status, family status, sexual orientation and race.