Electrical Technician, Auto Electrician, Machinist

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) invites applications from qualified citizens of Sri Lanka for permanent and pensionable positions across technical, skilled, and semi-skilled service categories, backed by EPF and ETF benefits.

Available Positions & Categories

• Primary Service Categories:

  1. General Fitter (සාමාන්‍ය වැද්දුම්කරු)

  2. Auto Fitter (ස්වයංචල වැද්දුම්කරු)

  3. Electrician (ශිල්පී - විදුලි)

  4. Auto Electrician (ස්වයංචල විදුලි ශිල්පී)

  5. Spray Painter (ඉසින පින්තාරුකරු)

  6. Machinist (යන්ත්‍ර ශිල්පී)

  7. Wireman (කම්බි නමන්නා)

  8. Plater (බෙලෙක් වැඩකරු)

• Semi-Skilled (SS) Category Requirements:

  • Educational Qualifications: Passed G.C.E. (O/L) in six (6) subjects in not more than two sittings, including Sinhala/Tamil and Mathematics.

  • Vocational Qualifications: Must possess a recognized National Vocational Qualification (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent certificate in the relevant trade awarded by a government or state-approved vocational training institute.

  • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of post-qualifying experience in the relevant trade in a government or recognized private institution. (Note: Per Ministry of Public Administration Circular No. 28/2016 dated 2016.12.01, NVQ 3 or NVQ 4 combined with educational requirements are treated as equivalent).

Salary Scale & Benefits

• Salary Code: 10:3 (SS3)

• Basic Salary Step: Rs. 35,845/= p.m.

• Annual Increment: Rs. 365/=

• Approximate Gross Monthly Salary: Approximately Rs. 111,000/= p.m.

• Retirement & Welfare: Permanent appointment with entitlement to Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' Trust Fund (ETF).

Candidate Qualifications & Age Limit

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years. (Note: The upper age limit does not apply to applicants already serving in the public sector).

• General Conditions: Must possess physical and mental fitness to perform duties in any part of the island, an excellent character, and pass a structured interview and practical examination.

How to Apply

• Prepare a comprehensive CV along with certified copies of your birth certificate, National Identity Card, educational certificates, technical qualifications, and service certificates.

• Applicants currently employed in government departments or state corporations must forward their applications through their respective Head of Department or Corporation, enclosing a note indicating that the applicant can be released if selected.

• 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 December 3, 2026.

Chief Manager (Human Resources and Administration)

Human Resources and Administration Division

Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Kochchikade, Colombo 13, Sri Lanka