The Learning and Development Portal is the main platform for operationalising the Public Sector Learning Framework (PSLF) and provides public sector employees with information to empower them, in keeping with the commitment of the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) under the Public Sector Learning and Development (PSL&D) Policy, to equip public officers with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to achieve service excellence and deliver on the National Development Vision.
The Government of Jamaica’s Competency Framework Model defines the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for excellence at every level of the public service. It provides a structured approach to career growth, leadership development, and performance excellence—aligning public officers’ capabilities with national priorities to build a high-performing, citizen-focused workforce.
The Competency Framework is designed around the following key components:
This navigation wheel is your guide to exploring the Government of Jamaica’s Competency Framework Model. It highlights the core elements—Core Values, Core Competencies, and Professional Pathways/Technical Competencies—that form the foundation of professional excellence in the public service. Click on each segment to delve into its purpose, explore its components, and discover how it supports your growth and contribution to a high-performing, citizen-focused workforce.
The Public Sector Learning and Development Policy
The Public Sector Learning and Development Policy establishes the essential structures and mechanisms needed to drive the systematic and sustainable development of Jamaica’s public service workforce. Central to Public Sector Modernisation, it defines governance, standards, financing, accountability, and roles to ensure a skilled and effective public sector. Explore the policy to understand how we are building a dynamic public service ready to meet Jamaica’s evolving needs.
Read the Policy online here or download a copy of it here.
For immediate assistance, the AI-powered chatbot is available on this page to answer your questions about the policy’s objectives, expected outcomes, and how to effectively use the related tools.
The Public Sector Learning Framework (PSLF)
The PSLF is the Government of Jamaica’s blueprint for a culture of continuous learning and innovation in the public sector. By integrating learning and development with recruitment, promotion, and performance management, it strengthens the systems that shape a skilled and future-ready workforce—ensuring a real commitment to human capital development.
The PSLF will do this through the implementation of its eight elements: