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NEW JOBS
Sunday 21 July 2024
Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - General Legal Council
Friday 19 July 2024
Teachers for Godfrey Stewart High School (Westmoreland, Jamaica)
The Board of Management of Godfrey Stewart High School invites qualified, dedicated and committed individuals to fill the following vacancies effective September 2024:
- Teacher of English Language and Literature
- Teacher of History/Geography
- Teacher of Agriculture and Integrated Science
- Teacher of Building Technology
- Teacher of English Language & Literature (4 months)
- Literacy (4 months)
- Mathematics (4 months)
Thursday 18 July 2024
Youth Care Officers, etc (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Youth of Vision Academy
Applications are being invited from suitable persons to fill the following positions:
Vacancies:
- Youth Care Officer
- School Psychologist
- Nurse
- Chaplain
- Teacher (Science, History)
- Counsellor (male & female)
- Dean of Student Affairs (girls)
Teachers Needed! (Manchester, Jamaica) - Bellefield High School
Bellefield High School invites applicants for the following teaching positions:
- Teacher of Information Technology (8 months)
- Teacher of Social Studies (8 months)
- Teacher of Science (8 months)
- Teacher of Mathematics (4 months/full-time)
- Teacher of English Language/Literature (APSE)
- Teacher of Visual Arts (clear vacancy)
Records Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Firearm Licensing Authority
The Firearm Licensing Authority, a statutory body with reporting relationship to the Ministry of National Security (MNS), hereby invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position:
Records Clerk (BAND 7) - Kingston
Salary range: $1,439,455 - $1,935,907 per annum
Job Purpose
The incumbent is responsible for assisting the implementation and maintenance of systems and procedures designed to ensure efficient management of the files and records within the custody of the Registry Unit.
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- Four (4) GCE O'Level or CXC General Proficiency Level passes including English Language
- Training in records management would be advantageous
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Teachers for Knox College (Clarendon, Jamaica)
- Guidance Counsellor (8 months)
- Economics to CAPE
- Caribbean Studies
- Sociology
- Biology to CAPE
- Office Administration
- Theatre Arts to CSEC
- Industrial Technology/Technical Drawing (Building)
- Principles of Business and Principles of Accounts to CSEC
- Mathematics to CAPE
- Geography to CAPE
- Environmental Science
- Physics to CAPE
- Chemistry to CAPE
- Social Studies to CSEC
- Ground Staff
- Watchman
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Teachers for Wycliffe Martin High School (St. Mary, Jamaica)
The Board of Management of the Wycliffe Martin High School (formerly known as Brimmer Vale High School) invites applications for the following positions:
- One (1) Student Support Coach (APSE) - Applicants must have training/qualifications in Special Education (clear vacancy)
- One (1) Teacher of Business Education to CSEC Level (8 months)
- One (1) Teacher of Mathematics to CSEC Level (one (1) year)
- One (1) Teacher of Music with Theatre Arts to CSEC Level (Temporary)
- One (1) Teacher of Social Studies (clear vacancy)
- All applicants must be trained graduates
- Must have a strong background in their respective subject areas
- Ability to teach at the CSEC level
Teachers for Belmont Academy (Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Belmont Academy
Belmont Academy invites applications from experienced graduate trained teachers to fill the following vacancies:
- Physical Education up to CSEC-CAPE Level - a minimum of a first degree in the discipline with teacher training certification. Duration: September 2024 to April 2025 (8 months)
- English Language up to CSEC level - a minimum of a first degree in the discipline with teacher training certification. Duration: September 2024 to April 2025 (8 months)
- Information Technology Laboratory Technician - a minimum of four (4) CXC/CSEC including Mathematics, English Language, Accounts and HEART training in Clerical Assistant
- Information Literacy Specialist - a minimum of a first degree in the discipline with teacher training certification. Duration: September 2024 to April 2025 (8 months)
- Chemistry/Physics up to CSEC-CAPE Level - a minimum of a first degree in the discipline with teacher training certification. Duration: September 2024 to April 2025 (8 months)
Teachers (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Glenmuir High School
Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
Glenmuir High School
Invites applications for the following teaching positions:
CLEAR VACANCIES
- Mathematics (CSEC)
- English A & B (CSEC) and Communication Studies (CAPE)
- Spanish (CSEC)
- POA & POB (CSEC) and Accounting (CAPE)
- Biology (CSEC) & Chemistry (CAPE)
- English A & B (CSEC) and Communication Studies (CAPE)
- English A & B (CSEC)
- Industrial Tech (Lower School) & Building and Furniture Tech (CSEC)
- Mathematics and Science (Lower School)
- Chemistry (CAPE)
Teachers for St. Catherine High School (Spanish Town, St. Catherine)
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston
St. Catherine High School
Tel: (876) 981-8004 or (876) 981-5534
Required immediately:
Graduate Trained Teachers for the following subjects:
- Geography (8 months)
- Mathematics (8 months/clear vacancy)
- Physical Education (8 months)
- Visual Arts (clear vacancy)
- Spanish (clear vacancy)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (8 months/clear vacancy)
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Sales Representative (St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland & Trelawny)
An established distribution company invites qualified applicants for the post of Sales Representative to service existing accounts in St. Ann, St.Mary, Portland and Trelawny.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Good time management and interpersonal skills
- Own a reliable motor vehicle
- Possesses good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Customer service and results oriented
- Dynamic, outgoing and self-motivated
- Preferably between the ages of 25 - 35 years old
- Must be a trailblazer
- Must reside in Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland
Sunday 14 July 2024
Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations
Administrative Assistant (Level 5)
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Chief Operations Officer, the Administrative Assistant provides high level administrative and secretarial support to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of that office in attaining the objectives of the Real Estate Board.
Key Outputs
- Minutes produced
- Reports and official documents prepared
- Correspondence processed
- Travel arrangements made
- Filing system developed and maintained
- Office supplies maintained
- Research conducted
- Documents processed
- Drafts responses to enquiries from various stakeholders for approval by Chief Operations Officer.
- Coordinates logistics, correspondence and any other general arrangements for the conducting of stakeholder consultations
- Participates in the preparation of official documents including briefs, Board papers,
- notes and official submissions
- Takes minutes at Meetings for the Real Estate Authority.
- Drafts and types minutes, memos and necessary correspondence arising from meetings.
- Follows-up matters arising from Meeting.
- Maintains the diary/calendar of the Chief Operations Officer.
- Maintains the organization’s calendar of critical dates.
- Liaises with various stakeholders of the Board for gathering and dissemination of information.
- Provides callers/visitors with information, assistance or referral.
- Monitors the movement of documents inside and outside of the organization through the Chief Operations Officer’s office.
- Ensures maintenance of efficient manual and computerized systems of filing and the
- securing of official and confidential records in accordance with the REAJ's records management policy.
- Assists with the preparation of discharge of mortgage and consent of mortgage for signature of Chairman or another designated representative
- Attends meetings and prepares minutes for the following Committee Meetings: Act Amendment, Legal, Audit and Finance Committee Meetings, and any other Committee Meetings where assigned.
- Manages and maintains the Library of the Office in collaboration with the Boards Registry
- Prepares draft responses for Access to Information requests of the organization for approval by the Chief Executive Officer.
- Assists in the preparation of the Annual Budget, Corporate, Business and Operational Plans.
- Liaises with the Procurement Officer in the procurement of goods and services for the Branch.
- Composes and produces letters/memoranda, reports and notes from basic instructions.
- Plans and ensures appropriate arrangements for the Chief Operations Officer’s local and overseas trips and prepares itineraries.
- Places draft reports in the correct format for review
- Updates and maintains registers of attendance and leave for the Office for further submission to the Human Resource unit
- Requests items for discussions from the relevant persons and prepares agenda for the departmental meetings; assists with the arrangement for other meetings as directed
- Processes incoming and outgoing correspondence in accordance with established guidelines
- Prepares minutes of meetings and seminars held by the Office
- Conducts research as required on activities being performed or required to be performed within the Office
- Prepares reports on research conducted
- Trains other administrative/clerical staff where necessary.
- Performs other related duties from time to time as required
- Filing system developed in keeping with the REA’s established guidelines for records management
- Office supplies requisitioned within agreed timeframe
- Attendance and leave reports prepared in required format, are accurate and submitted within agreed time
- Consultations coordinated according to agreed standards
- Research conducted is based on established research standards and guidelines and submitted within agreed timeframe
- Number of correspondence processed vs number received
- Travel arrangements finalized within agreed time period
- Library maintained based on established rules on cataloguing
- Minutes produced in accordance with format stipulated and produced within deadline stipulated
Required Competencies
Core
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team and results-driven
- Confidential
- Proficient in the use of word processing and other standard computer applications
- Good research and information gathering skills
- Good administrative and secretarial skills
- Knowledge of central government operational procedures
- Diploma/Associate Degree in Public Administration/General Administration from a recognized Institution
- Successful completion of the prescribed CAM courses from Management Institute for National Development (MIND) or Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Course
- Typewriting at 50-55 w.p.m., shorthand at 100-120 w.p.m
- Training in the use of variety of computer software applications
- Supervisory management training
- Five (5) years working experience in providing administrative services for technical areas
- Normal office working conditions may be required to work outside of regular working hours to meet deadlines.
- Required to travel out of town with the Chief Operations Officer in the performance of official duties.
Applications addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, should be made online no later than Friday, August 2, 2024, via https://rebcsc.bamboohr.com/jobs.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Treasurer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Tyre Warehouse
Cash flow management and financial reporting.
Job Summary:Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Treasurer will play a critical role in managing the company's financial operations, ensuring efficient cash flow management, accurate financial reporting, and building strong relationships with bankers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of cashflow forecasting, foreign exchange (forex) transactions, and financial analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Cash Flow Management:
- Develop and maintain accurate rolling cashflow forecasts to inform management’s decision making.
- Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate liquidity to meet the company’s operational needs.
- Bank and Supplier accounts:
- Manage bank accounts, ensuring that they are properly reconciled and allocated to meet the company's financial needs.
- Process payments to trade-suppliers and other third parties, ensuring that they are accurate and timely.
- Proactively manage supplier relationships, ensuring regular communication and resolution of issues.
- Prepare regular bank and supplier account reconciliations, and ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Work closely with the CFO to analyze and report on ad-hoc financial data, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist with preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, along with associated notes and commentaries.
- Team Management:
- Supervise and mentor direct reports, providing guidance and support to ensure their success.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a treasury or finance role, preferably in the distribution or manufacturing industry.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP) is a plus.
Please address all resumes to:
Tyre Warehouse,
595 1/2 Spanish Town Road,
Kingston 11.
Email: careers@tyrewarehousejm.com
Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Continental Baking Company
Continental Baking Company is seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant, who will be responsible for supporting its Logistics & Distribution Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the efficient administration, preparation and coordination of all documentation.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION DEPT)
Continental Baking Company is seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant, who will be responsible for supporting its Logistics & Distribution Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the efficient administration, preparation and coordination of all documentation, records and reports related to the shipping portfolio. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Core Functions
- Create and maintain a robust and efficient physical and digital filing system for the department, to include staff personal records (attendance, vacation, contract break, etc.)
- Ensure all enquires, digital queries and emails are responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Call Management – answer phone calls, direct callers to appropriate personnel and document messages and/or actions for follow up.
- Office Management – schedule appointments, sign for incoming packages and assist with clients and suppliers visits and/or tours, as approved.
- Order, distribute and maintain a log of office stationery and supplies.
- Oversee the office attendant to ensure the proper execution of his/her duties.
- Draft and edit letters, reports, correspondences and other departmental documents.
- Ensure the timely processing of all Purchase Order requests and invoices; maintain all records related to inventory management and tracking.
- Input and update information in databases and spreadsheets, to include the Company’s business information system.
- Provide support to the Department Manager in the management of his/her schedule, and calendar.
- Prepare meeting agendas; take and distribute meeting minutes; coordinate logistics for meetings, including room setup and catering.
- Ensure all internal and external reports are prepared and submitted in accordance with established timelines.
- Plan and coordinate department engagement activities; provide timely communication and coordination of all internal company engagements to department’s staff.
- Work with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
- Ensure full adherence to and compliance with all health, safety, quality, environmental, regulatory standards and protocols.
- An Associate Degree, Diploma or Certification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar capacity.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
- Working knowledge of the Oracle and computerized time and attendance system would be an asset.
- Functional knowledge of office procedures, general office equipment and the use of telephone systems.
- Excellent human relations, supervisory, communication, time management, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and lead a team in a high performance culture.
- Highly professional, ethical and of integrity.
- Required to work on weekends and public holidays, to meet operational demands.
Interested applicants should email their resumes to: joinourteam@natbake.com