She has also held political roles in Ghana from the early years of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) government.

[9] During her studies at the University of Ghana, Aryee took a holiday job at the West Africa Examination Council in the Test Development and Research Office (TDRO).

[9] From 1982 to 1985, Aryee was appointed by the late ex-president of Ghana Jerry John Rawlings as the secretary of information for the PNDC.

[13] Aryee is also the First Patron Extraordinaire of AMN, Accra Mining Network,[14] the largest amorphous extractive industry professional organisation in the world.

[20] In 2011, Aryee was also honoured in mining and public service at the maiden edition of the Women in Excellence award and was nominated as the "2011 Woman of the Year" by the American Biographical Institute (ABI).

[21] Achimota School named their 17th dormitory as "Rev Joyce R. Aryee House" after her, in honour of her selfless service to the nation and commitment as well as contribution to her alma mater.