Office and Public Service GroupOPS/SS
Jamaica Government Secretary
J$1.4M–J$4.7M per annum
6 official grade levels · Secretarial and office support across Jamaica’s public sector
Entry–Senior6 Grade LevelsAdmin SupportWhat is a Government Secretary?
Government Secretaries (OPS/SS) provide essential secretarial and office support across every ministry, department and agency in Jamaica’s public sector. The six-grade series spans Pay Bands 3–7, from typists and general secretaries at entry level through to senior secretaries who support Permanent Secretaries and Ministers.
Grade Levels & Salary Scale (Effective 1 April 2024)
| Grade | Pay Band | Annual Salary | Monthly (÷12) | Typical Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 1 | Band 3 | J$1,439,455–J$1,935,907 | J$119,954–J$161,325/mo | Secretary I |
| SS 2 | Band 3 | J$1,439,455–J$1,935,907 | J$119,954–J$161,325/mo | Secretary II |
| SS 3 | Band 4 | J$1,711,060–J$2,301,186 | J$142,588–J$191,765/mo | Secretary III |
| SS 4 | Band 5 | J$2,190,302–J$2,945,712 | J$182,525–J$245,476/mo | Senior Secretary |
| SS 5 | Band 6 | J$2,803,771–J$3,770,761 | J$233,647–J$314,230/mo | Principal Secretary |
| SS 6 | Band 7 | J$3,501,526–J$4,709,163 | J$291,793–J$392,430/mo | Executive Secretary |
Qualifications & Entry Requirements
- SS 1–2: 4–5 CXC passes including English Language; typing speed 40+ wpm
- SS 3–4: Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Studies / Office Administration
- SS 5–6: Associate Degree or higher in Secretarial Science or Office Management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite essential; shorthand advantageous
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