Employment contracts in Jordan with a salary of $409.. and the Ministry warns against brokers
On Monday, Minister of Labor Hassan Shehata handed out employment contracts at the Ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to a number of Egyptian youth who passed the Ministry's tests for seasonal agricultural work in Jordan. The selection process took place in three stages: theoretical tests, practical tests, and personal interviews, before completing the contracting and travel procedures.
The announced contracts stipulate a monthly salary of $409, in addition to benefits including accommodation, medical insurance, meals, round-trip airfare, and one day off per week. It is important to clarify that the selection process for this specific group has already been completed, and what was announced today was the delivery of contracts to those who passed the tests, not the opening of a new application window. The Ministry stated that it continues to work toward other labor markets and open additional paths for youth in the coming period.
The most important part of the Minister's speech was not the figure, but the warning. He urged young people not to pay attention to unofficial advertisements and to avoid dealing with intermediaries and brokers who exploit the desire of youth to travel and work abroad, emphasizing that the official pages of the Ministry of Labor and its directorates in the governorates are the reliable source for announcing opportunities inside and outside Egypt.
What does this practically mean for those looking for work abroad? Before paying any amount or handing over any document, verify that the advertisement is posted on an official page of the Ministry or one of its directorates, not on a broker's page or a social media group. Ask to see the written contract before traveling, and ensure it explicitly states the salary, duration of work, employer, accommodation, medical insurance, and return ticket. Do not hand over your passport or original documents to a broker under any circumstances. After traveling, the labor representation offices affiliated with the Ministry abroad are the entities that monitor the conditions of Egyptian workers and provide support and awareness regarding rights and duties, and they can be consulted in the event of any dispute with the employer.