Cabinet Minister
Heads a government ministry (e.g., Finance, Health, Education) and drives sector-level policy and legislation.
Typical Salary
J$6M
to J$12M per year
Open Roles
~20
across Jamaica
Job Market
Appointed
By PM on election
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Career Paths
MP→Parliamentary Secretary→Junior Minister→Minister of State→Cabinet Minister
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$9M
Entry: J$6MSenior: J$12M
Key Skills
Ministry leadership
Policy development
Budget management
Legislative drafting
Stakeholder engagement
Parliamentary debate
Media communication
Team management
Education
Minimum Entry
- Elected MP status
- 5 CXC passes
Preferred
- Bachelor’s in relevant field (Law, Economics, Medicine, Education)
- MBA or Master’s in Public Policy
Professional Qualifications
- Elected MP (required)
- LLB / relevant professional degree
- Chartered membership in sector body
- MSc Public Administration
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