Permanent Secretary
The most senior civil servant in a ministry — manages daily operations, implements policy, and advises the Minister.
Typical Salary
J$5M
to J$9M per year
Open Roles
15+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Core civil service
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Career Paths
Administrative Officer→Senior Director→Deputy Permanent Secretary→Permanent Secretary
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$7M
Entry: J$5MSenior: J$9M
Key Skills
Ministry management
Policy implementation
HR leadership
Financial oversight
Cabinet paper writing
Stakeholder coordination
Strategic planning
Public administration
Education
Minimum Entry
- Bachelor’s degree (Public Admin, Law, Economics)
Preferred
- Master’s in Public Administration or related
- Postgraduate certificate in Leadership
Professional Qualifications
- MSc Public Administration
- LLB or MBA
- Cabinet Office Senior Executive certification
- CIPD (HR track)
Market Trend
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