China Opens 24 Job Categories to Foreigners and Chinese Nationals

China’s official public recruitment website has listed 24 job categories available to foreign workers and Chinese nationals, covering sectors including engineering, healthcare, education, manufacturing, finance and e-commerce.

The vacancies are published under the Job Openings section of China’s Public Recruitment Website, which currently features more than 135,000 listings across thousands of pages.

The recruitment platform provides opportunities ranging from general entry-level positions to specialised technical, professional and managerial jobs.

Full List of Job Categories China Is Recruiting For

According to the listings featured on the platform, the job categories include:

1. Teacher/Primary School Teacher
2. Clerk
3. Accounting Personnel/Financial Professionals
4. Computer Engineering Technicians
5. Driver
6. Nurse/Medical Technicians
7. Engineering and Technical Personnel
8. Architectural Engineering Technicians
9. General Worker/Operator
10. Mechanical Engineering Technicians
11. Enterprise Managers
12. Cashier
13. Teaching Staff/Researchers
14. Sales Personnel
15. E-commerce Operations and Customer Service
16. CNC Machine Tool Operator
17. Gas Shielded Welding Technician
18. Electrician
19. Hydraulic Engineering Specialist
20. Civil Engineer
21. Crane Operator
22. Automated Production Line Operator
23. Quality Assurance (QA) Personnel
24. Cleaning Supervisor/Household Services

The categories show demand across several industries, potentially giving skilled professionals and other job seekers different pathways into China’s labour market.

READ ALSO

Ireland Lists 5 Conditions for Foreign Spouses Seeking Long-Term Residency

Salaries Vary Based on Job and Experience

Monthly salaries differ significantly depending on the occupation, location and level of expertise required.

General and entry-level positions can start at about 2,000 yuan per month, while some roles in e-commerce, manufacturing and pharmaceutical-related industries offer between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan monthly.

Some specialised technical positions carry substantially higher salaries.

Listings from Hubei Edong Journey Overseas Service Co., Ltd. in Huanggang City advertise monthly salaries of more than 10,000 yuan for positions including electricians, hydraulic engineers, civil engineers and crane operators.

Gas shielded welding technicians can also earn competitive salaries, with some vacancies in Zhuzhou City offering more than 6,000 yuan per month.

Engineering and Technical Workers Feature Prominently

The recruitment categories indicate strong demand for technical and industrial workers.

Civil engineers, mechanical engineering technicians, electricians, hydraulic engineering specialists, crane operators, CNC machine tool operators and automated production line operators are among the positions listed.

The platform also includes computer engineering, architectural engineering and quality assurance roles, suggesting opportunities for professionals with specialised technical skills.

Education and Healthcare Jobs Also Available

Foreign professionals looking at education and healthcare may also find relevant categories on the platform.

Teaching positions include primary school teachers as well as teaching and research staff. Healthcare-related listings include nurses and medical technicians.

Applicants would need to meet the relevant professional, employment and immigration requirements applicable to their occupation and nationality before taking up employment in China.

China Has Also Published Permanent Residency Conditions

The job listings come as China continues to outline pathways for foreigners seeking to live and work in the country.

China’s National Immigration Administration has published eligibility conditions for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence. The rules cover categories including investors, senior professionals, spouses of Chinese citizens and certain elderly foreigners without direct relatives abroad.

For Nigerians and other foreign nationals considering employment in China, meeting the requirements for a particular job does not automatically grant permission to work or reside in the country. Applicants must also comply with the applicable Chinese employment and immigration rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many job categories has China listed?

The recruitment platform features at least 24 prominent occupation categories, covering technical, professional, service and general employment.

Can foreigners apply for jobs in China?

Foreign nationals can apply for suitable vacancies, but they must meet the requirements for the position and obtain the appropriate permission to work and reside in China.

What jobs are available for engineers?

Listed engineering-related occupations include civil engineer, mechanical engineering technician, hydraulic engineering specialist, architectural engineering technician and other engineering and technical positions.

What is the salary for jobs listed in China?

Salaries vary by occupation. Some general positions start around 2,000 yuan monthly, while specialised roles can offer more than 10,000 yuan per month.

Are teaching jobs available in China?

Yes. The listed categories include primary school teachers as well as teaching staff and researchers.

Are healthcare jobs included?

Yes. Nurse and medical technician positions are among the occupation categories featured on the recruitment platform.