Recruitment Policy

All permanent recruitment is based on a minimum entry academic standard of four (4) CXC subjects, at least at level three, or equivalent qualification, including English language and mathematics, and matching a competency profile comprising at least four (4) core competencies, except as otherwise approved by the CEO.

The qualifications and person requirements for each position is clearly stated on job descriptions and communicated in all advertisements.

Management and director vacancies are advertised simultaneously internally and externally to attract the best qualified candidates for the position and to encourage open competition.
Vacancies for positions below management level are advertised internally first and if no suitable candidate is found, external candidates are invited. 

Where appropriate the Director of HRM & Administration utilises external expertise of a recruitment company or undertake selective recruitment campaigns e.g., at the university, schools and job fairs.

All applications must be made in writing. Internal advertisements are placed on the agency’s staff notice board together with details of vacant posts elsewhere in the public service that have been sent to the NWA.

The selection process includes the following four stages designed to ensure the best qualified candidate is selected:

  • Preliminary shortlist;
  • First interview;
  • Competency assessment, and;
  • Screening and final interview.

At the end of the selection process, candidates are advised if they have been successful. At the discretion of the Director of HRM & Administration feedback is given to unsuccessful applicants.

All candidates are considered on the basis of their written application submission judged against the job and person requirements. The candidates who meet the key job requirements are placed on the first interview shortlist. Depending upon the number of applicants, the Director of HRM & Administration may decide to raise the standards required for short-listing in order to keep the number of candidates for further consideration at manageable levels.

Job Vacancies

Position Closing Datesort descending Description Details Document
PARISH MANAGER (LEVEL 6) 29 Mar 2018 PDF icon Job Opp Parish Managers (2) 18 & 25.03.18.pdf Apply for this Job!
Administrative Assistant (Level 4) - Parish of Hanover 09 Oct 2018 PDF icon Career Opp AdminAss Hanover 30.9.18.pdf Apply for this Job!
MANAGER, PROPERTY AND ESTATE MANAGER (Level 8) 08 Feb 2019 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE •  First Degree in Facilities Management or Equivalent •  Professional qualifications in Land Valuation,... PDF icon Caree Opp ManagerPropEst 27.1.19.pdf Apply for this Job!
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR (LEVEL 5) 08 Feb 2019   Suitably qualified individuals are invited to apply for the above mentioned position. Reports to: Manager, Property and Estate... PDF icon Career Opp Electrical&MechSupervisor 27.1.19.pdf Apply for this Job!
Field Officer (Level 3) 05 Mar 2019 The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica, is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the above-mentioned... PDF icon Career Opp FieldOfficer 24.2.19.pdf Apply for this Job!

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