(一) 持有香港任何一所大學頒授的一級或二級榮譽學士學位(或具備同等學歷)；
(二) 在取得學士學位後，至少有十二年於政府或高等教育界別擔任行政及／或管理職位的全職工作經驗，並須具備管理公共撥款計劃及／或研究行政工作的經驗；
(三) 具備優良中、英語的會話及書寫能力。申請人須在香港中學文憑考試或香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科考獲第5級或以上的成績，或具備同等成績［註﹕政府在聘任時，2007年前香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科(課程乙)B級成績，在行政上會被視為等同2007年或之後香港中學會考中國語文科和英國語文科第5級成績］；
(四) 具領導能力、勤奮進取、有強烈的責任感及能獨立工作；
(五) 具優良的組織能力、管理、籌劃及分析技巧，並能於壓力下工作；以及
(六) 具備良好溝通能力及電腦運用知識。

(a) have a first or second class honours Bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong (or equivalent qualifications);
(b) have a minimum of twelve years’ post-degree full-time working experience in executive and/or managerial positions in the Government or higher education sector, and with experience in management of public funding scheme and/or research administration;
(c) be proficient in written and spoken Chinese and English. The candidates should have “Level 5” or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [Note: For appointment purpose, “Grade B” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 5” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth];
(d) demonstrate proven leadership with proactive work attitude, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently;
(e) possess strong organisational power, supervisory, planning and analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure; and
(f) with exemplary communication skills and computer proficiency.