Management Assistant, Draughtsman, Engineering Assistant, Engineer Civil ,Engineer Civil

The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation) invites applications from qualified and dedicated Sri Lankan citizens for project staff positions on a full-time contractual basis for the Maduru Oya Right Bank Development Project (2026–2032) and the Kivul Oya Development Project (2026–2031) under the Engineering Design & Planning Services Unit (Design Team - Colombo). Recruitment is conducted in accordance with MSD Circular No. 02/2026.

Available Positions, Salary Scales & Qualifications

• 1. Senior Engineer (Category C) – 02 Posts

  • Salary Scale: Rs. 295,000 - (2 x 10,000) - Rs. 315,000/= p.m. plus cost of living allowance

  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with Associate Membership (or similar professional qualification) and at least 8 years of managerial-level experience; OR Corporate Membership with 6 years of managerial experience; OR Class I officer of government All-Island Services with Associate Membership and 2 years of experience in the Class I post. (Experience in the design of irrigation structures, dams, spillways, canals, and hydraulic structures is an added advantage).

• 2. Engineer Civil (I) (Category D) – 02 Posts

  • Salary Scale: Rs. 250,000 - (2 x 10,000) - Rs. 270,000/= p.m. plus cost of living allowance

  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or UGC-recognized equivalent) with Associate Membership and at least 6 years of experience in the relevant field; OR Class II/III (or above) officer of government All-Island Services with at least 6 years of experience. (Experience in the design of irrigation and structural engineering is an added advantage).

• 3. Engineering Assistant (Civil) (Category E) – 02 Posts

  • Salary Scale: Rs. 180,000 - (2 x 7,500) - Rs. 195,000/= p.m. plus cost of living allowance

  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or NVQ Level 7 certificate with 3 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 6 certificate with 6 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 5 certificate with 9 years of experience in the specialized technical field. (Experience in quantity surveying, estimation, and preparing BOQs for large-scale projects is an added advantage).

• 4. Draughtsman (Category F) – 02 Posts

  • Salary Scale: Rs. 150,000 - (2 x 7,500) - Rs. 165,000/= p.m. plus cost of living allowance

  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or NVQ Level 7 certificate with 2 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 6 certificate with 5 years of experience; OR NVQ Level 5 certificate with 8 years of experience in the required specialization.

• 5. Management Assistant – 02 Posts

  • Salary Scale: MN 2-2025 Grade III (as per MSD Circular No. 02/2026 and Public Administration Circular No. 10/2025)

  • Qualifications: G.C.E. (O/L) with 6 passes at one sitting including credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil/English Language, Mathematics, and two other subjects; plus G.C.E. (A/L) examination passes (excluding General English and Common Paper); minimum 6-month computer applications course with 2 years of computer application experience; and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field.

General Conditions

• Age Limit: Applicants should be below 64 years of age.

• Contract Terms: Employment contracts are for one year, renewable annually based on performance and project requirements.

• Core Prerequisites: Proficiency in English, familiarity with government regulations, and computer literacy are essential. Work experience in foreign-funded projects in Sri Lanka is an added advantage.

How to Apply

• Prepare your application along with your Curriculum Vitae detailing educational and professional qualifications, experience, and the contact details of two non-relative referees.

• Applicants currently in the Government or Semi-Government sector must forward their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.

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

• Send your application by registered post to reach the address below on or before November 30, 2026.

Director General

Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka

No. 500, T.B. Jayah Mawatha

Colombo 10, Sri Lanka