Director General

Director General (Permanent) | Wayamba Development Authority Careers

The Wayamba Development Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the executive leadership position of Director General (Permanent). The successful candidate will act as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for administering, managing, and directing the statutory functions, development projects, and general administration of the Authority.

Job Overview

• Role: Director General (අධ්‍යක්ෂ ජනරාල් - ස්ථිර)

• Vacancies: 01 Post (Permanent)

• Organization: Wayamba Development Authority

• Location: Boyagane, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

• Closing Date for Applications: 06.11.2026

Salary Scale (HM 1-1)

• Scale: LKR 140,640 – 15 × 4,100 – LKR 202,140/- per month. (Note: Appointees contribute to the Employees' Provident Fund [EPF] and Employees' Trust Fund [ETF] and are not entitled to a government pension.)

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the principal executive officer in charge of the administrative, managerial, and developmental operations assigned by the Wayamba Development Authority statute.

• Providing strategic leadership to drive regional development goals, institutional efficiency, and effective resource management.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Citizenship & Residency:

• Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka. (Preference will be given to permanent residents of the North Western Province for at least 03 years, verified via a Grama Niladhari certificate.)

2. Educational & Professional Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC); AND

• A postgraduate degree in Management, Economics, or Administration, along with at least five (05) years of satisfactory service experience related to Human Resource Management or General Management; OR

• At least five (05) years of experience in a post within Grade I of the Middle Management (MM) service category.

3. Age Limit:

• Applicants must be not less than 30 years and not most than 50 years of age as of the closing date of applications.

4. Other Requirements:

• Must possess an exemplary character and adequate physical and mental fitness to execute the duties of the position.