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Civil Service Administrative Officer

Finance & Government · Public Administration Market estimate

Help run government ministries, departments and agencies by managing programmes, correspondence, records, budgets and public services. Administrative officers can move across ministries and rise to director and permanent secretary levels.

Salary Breakdown

$1,500,000 JMD – $2,300,000 JMD
0 - 3 years

Administrative officer or clerical officer supporting a ministry or agency unit. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,900,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$146,961 JMD
Est. Net / Year$1,763,532 JMD
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Gross (annual)
$1,900,000 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$57,000 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$38,000 JMD
Education Tax
−$41,467 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$0 JMD
Net (annual)
$1,763,532 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

  1. 1

    Complete CSEC & CAPE

    English A, Mathematics, Social Studies and Principles of Business; CAPE subjects support degree entry.

    Secondary school
  2. 2

    Earn a Degree

    Study Public Sector Management, Government, Management Studies or a related field.

    3 - 4 years
  3. 3

    Apply to the Public Service

    Watch for vacancies on government recruitment channels and ministry websites.

    Entry
  4. 4

    Build Public Sector Skills

    Complete Management Institute for National Development (MIND) training in public administration.

    Ongoing
  5. 5

    Move into Leadership

    Progress to senior and director roles, often with a master's degree.

    5+ years
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Required Education

  • CSEC English A, Mathematics and Social Studies
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Sector Management, Government or Management
  • MIND training programmes

Common Local Certifications

  • MIND public administration certificates
  • Master's in Public Administration / Public Policy (advantage)
  • Project management certification (advantage)

Where to Train

University of Technology, Jamaica

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 17 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Civil Service Administrative Officer

University of the West Indies, Mona

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 12 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Civil Service Administrative Officer

Management Institute for National Development

Kingston & St. Andrew · Private Institute
Registered 5 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Civil Service Administrative Officer

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • Management Institute for National Development (MIND)
  • University of the West Indies, Mona
  • University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)