Labour ministry announces 811 government jobs
These positions are distributed across various educational qualifications, ranging from Bachelor's degrees to less than a General Education Diploma (GED).
Specifically, there are 607 vacancies for Bachelor's degrees and post-General Education Diploma holders; and 204 vacancies for General Education Diploma holders and below.
The Ministry stated that the registration for these advertised opportunities is open until August 7.
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