Manpower Dynamics. Data Intelligence

Jewellery and Timepiece

Jewellery; Timepiece; Optical sector ...

Covers :
1. Jewellery Sector
- Manufacturing of jewellery, bijouterie and related articles
- Wholesale, import / export trading of jewellery, bijouterie and related products
- Repair of jewellery
- Testing & Certification and Gemmological laboratory
2. Timepiece Sector
- Manufacturing of watches and clocks
- Wholesale, import / export trading of watches and clocks
- Repair of watches and clocks
3. Optical sector
- Manufacturing of optical products
- Wholesale, import / export trading of optical products
4. Training / Education Institutions and related organizations
(incorporated into corresponding sector for analysis)
- Relevant division/department in training/education institutions

Employees

- Jewellery -

Prominent Jobs

1st

Jewellery Sales/Marketing Executive

2nd

Jewellery Sales/Marketing Manager

3rd

Merchandiser

- Timepiece -

Prominent Jobs

1st

Timepiece Sales / Marketing Executive

2nd

Timepiece Sales/Marketing Manager

3rd

Logistics Executive/ Supervisor

- Optical -

Prominent Jobs

1st

Sales / Marketing Executive (optical products)

2nd

Sales/Marketing Manager (optical products)

3rd

Logistics Executive/ Supervisor

Vacancies

- Jewellery -

Total

Vacancy rate

- Jewellery -

Prominent Vacancies

1st

Jewellery Sales/Marketing Executive

2nd

Jewellery Designer (Hand Sketch)

3rd

Stone Selector/Sorter ; Stone Buyer (precious and semi-precious stones)

- Timepiece -

Total

Vacancy rate

- Timepiece -

Prominent Vacancies

1st

Timepiece Sales / Marketing Executive ; Merchandiser

2nd

Repairing Supervisor

- Optical -

Total

Vacancy rate

- Optical -

Prominent Vacancies

1st

Sales / Marketing Executive (optical products)

Monthly Income

- Jewellery -

Monthly Income

- Timepiece -

Monthly Income

- Optical -

Monthly Income

Preferred Education

- Jewellery -

Preferred Education

Technologist / Managerial

52.0%First Degree

Technician / Supervisory

65.0%Diploma/ Certificate

Craftsman

46.0%Diploma/ Certificate

35.9%Secondary 4 to 7

Operative / Clerical

60.0%Secondary 4 to 7

- Timepiece -

Preferred Education

Technologist / Managerial

85.7%First Degree

Technician / Supervisory

65.5%Diploma/ Certificate

Craftsman

58.2%Secondary 4 to 7

- Optical -

Preferred Education

Technologist / Managerial

80.6%First Degree

Technician / Supervisory

59.8%Diploma/ Certificate

Craftsman

100.0%Secondary 4 to 7

Operative / Clerical

83.7%Secondary 4 to 7

Preferred Experience

- Jewellery -

Preferred Education

Technologist / Managerial

88.4%6 years to less than 10 years

Technician / Supervisory

82.4%3 years to less than 6 years

Craftsman

41.7%3 years to less than 6 years

33.6%1 year to less than 3 years

Operative / Clerical

72.8%1 year to less than 3 years

- Timepiece -

Preferred Education

Technologist / Managerial

81.6%6 years to less than 10 years

Technician / Supervisory

91.1%3 years to less than 6 years

Craftsman

57.8%1 year to less than 3 years

- Optical -

Preferred Education

Technologist / Managerial

93.5%6 years to less than 10 years

Technician / Supervisory

97.1%3 years to less than 6 years

Craftsman

100.0%1 year to less than 3 years

Operative / Clerical

44.2%Less than 1 year

27.9%1 year to less than 3 years

Recruitment Difficulties

- Jewellery -

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

General labour shortage in Hong Kong

2nd

Candidates lack relevant working experiences and training

3rd

A gap between candidates and employers on the remuneration package and fringe benefit deserved by the candidates

- Timepiece -

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Candidates were not aware of the career opportunities and prospect of the industries

2nd

Candidates prefer flexible working hours/mode

3rd

Candidates lack relevant working experiences and training

- Optical -

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Candidates lack relevant working experiences and training

2nd

Candidates found the period of apprenticeship/on-the-job training too long

3rd

General labour shortage in Hong Kong

Manpower Forecast

- Jewellery -

Average Annual Growth (2025 -2026)

Average Annual Growth

- Jewellery -

Annual Additional Manpower Requirement

2025 - 2026

- Timepiece -

Average Annual Growth (2025 -2026)

Average Annual Growth

- Timepiece -

Annual Additional Manpower Requirement

2025 - 2026

- Optical -

Average Annual Growth (2025 -2026)

Average Annual Growth

- Optical -

Annual Additional Manpower Requirement

2025 - 2026

Training Needs

- Jewellery -

Training Needs

1st

Gemstones Product Knowledge

2nd

Customers Services and Communication Skills

3rd

Selling Skills

- Timepiece -

Training Needs

1st

Watches Product Knowledge

2nd

Selling Skills

3rd

Customers Services and Communication Skills

- Optical -

Training Needs

1st

Basic Knowledge on Optics and Ophthalmic Care

2nd

Understanding on Emerging Markets

3rd

Customers Services and Communication Skills

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