Management Information Services GroupMIS/IT
Jamaica Government IT Officer
J$1.2M-J$15.4M per annum
9 official grade levels · ICT support, systems management and digital transformation across government
Tech Career9 Grade LevelsDigital Government
What is a Government IT Officer in Jamaica’s Civil Service?
Government IT Officers sit within the Management Information Services Group (MIS), specifically the Information Technology series (MIS/IT). With nine grades spanning Pay Bands 2-13, this is one of the broadest career ladders in the public sector – from IT Support Technicians at IT 1 right up to Chief Information Officers at IT 9. The rapid digitalisation of government services has made IT expertise more valuable than ever.
Official Grade Levels & Salary Scale (Effective 1 April 2024)
| Grade | Pay Band | Annual Salary | Typical Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT 1 | Band 2 | J$1,181,428-J$1,588,889 p.a. | IT Technician – hardware/software support, helpdesk |
| IT 2 | Band 4 | J$1,711,060-J$2,301,186 p.a. | IT Support Officer – network support, user training |
| IT 3 | Band 5 | J$2,190,302-J$2,945,712 p.a. | IT Officer I – system administration, database support |
| IT 4 | Band 7 | J$3,501,526-J$4,709,163 p.a. | IT Officer II – managing IT infrastructure |
| IT 5 | Band 8 | J$4,266,270-J$5,737,658 p.a. | Senior IT Officer – system design, project coordination |
| IT 6 | Band 9 | J$5,198,035-J$6,990,779 p.a. | IT Specialist – specialist technical role |
| IT 7 | Band 10 | J$6,333,301-J$8,517,586 p.a. | Senior IT Specialist – leading a functional area |
| IT 8 | Band 11 | J$7,716,512-J$10,377,851 p.a. | IT Manager – divisional IT management |
| IT 9 | Band 13 | J$11,455,206-J$15,405,979 p.a. | CIO / Chief IT Director – ministry-wide ICT strategy |
How to Apply
Vacancies are advertised on the Jamaica Civil Service portal (publicservice.gov.jm). Applications are submitted to the relevant Permanent Secretary or Human Resource Management department.
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