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Permanent Secretary

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

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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

◼ Stable Demand
JanJunDec

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