Deputy Director General

The Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the permanent post of Deputy Director General (Administration & Finance) at the SLIATE Head Office in Dehiwala.

Position Summary

• Role: Deputy Director General (Administration & Finance)

• Institution: Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE)

• Location: Head Office, No. 53A, Waidya Road, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Permanent (or Secondment basis for eligible All Island Service officers)

• Application Deadline: November 21, 2026

• Salary Scale: HM 21-2025: Rs. 161,140 - 12 x 4,850 - 219,340 p.m. (Note: Per DMS Circular No. 01/2025, placement will be on the salary step of Rs. 140,317/- in 2026 and Rs. 161,140/- from 01.01.2027)

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• External Qualifications:

  • A basic degree in Managerial/Administration from a University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC); AND

  • A Master’s Degree in Management/Administration/Finance; AND

  • At least 15 years of experience at a managerial level after the first degree, out of which 5 years must be at a senior manager level after postgraduate qualifications, with a proven track record in a Corporation, Board, or reputed educational institute.

• Internal / Secondment Qualifications:

  • An officer in Class I of an All Island Service with 15 years of experience in the service, preferably relating to the field of education (applicable for secondment); OR

  • A postgraduate degree with a minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in a post in the Senior Manager category (HM 1-3) in SLIATE, coupled with a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage human and physical resources efficiently.

• General Requirements: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka of excellent moral character. Age limit is below 45 years as at the closing date (this restriction does not apply to applicants currently serving in the Public/Corporation Service Sector, Statutory Boards, or SOEs).

Employee Fringe Benefits & Contributions

• Employees' Provident Fund (EPF): Employee contribution 10%, SLIATE contribution 15%.

• Employees' Trust Fund (ETF): SLIATE contribution 3%.

How to Apply

• Applications must be sent by registered post to reach the address below on or before November 21, 2026.

• Applicants in Government Departments, Corporations, Statutory Boards, and SOEs must route their applications through their respective institutional heads.

• Clearly indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

• Application forms and additional details can be downloaded from the official website: www.sliate.ac.lk.

Director General

Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE)

No. 53A, Waidya Road, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka