Permanent Secretary
Administrative head of a government ministry — manages operations, budget, staff, and policy implementation under the minister.
Typical Salary
J$7M
to J$14M per year
Open Roles
18+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
One per ministry
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Career Paths
Administrative Officer→Senior AO→Director→Chief Technical Director→Permanent Secretary
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$7MSenior: J$14M
Key Skills
Ministry management
Budget oversight
HR leadership
Policy implementation
Inter-agency coordination
Procurement oversight
Risk management
Ministerial briefings
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Public Administration or Management
- 10+ years senior civil service
Preferred
- MSc Public Administration or MBA
- Prior director-level experience
Professional Qualifications
- Senior Executive Service appointment
- Cabinet Office approval
Market Trend
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