Government Clerk
Entry-level civil service post — provides clerical and administrative support including filing, data entry, correspondence, and public reception duties.
Typical Salary
J$800K
to J$1.5M per year
Open Roles
3,000+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
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Career Paths
Office Assistant→Clerk→Administrative Officer→Senior Administrative Officer
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$1.1M
Entry: J$800KSenior: J$1.5M
Key Skills
Typing & data entry
Filing systems
Customer service
Letter writing
Scheduling
Photocopying & scanning
Telephone etiquette
Record keeping
Education
Minimum Entry
- 3–5 CXC passes (inc. English)
- Civil service entry examination
Preferred
- Associates degree in Business or Office Administration
- HEART/NSTA Office Admin
Professional Qualifications
- Civil service clerical entry exam
- HEART/NSTA Office Admin Level 1
- Typing certificate (40+ wpm)
- BSc Business Admin (career advancement)
Market Trend
▬ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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