Deputy General Manager (Commercial)

Deputy General Manager (Commercial) – Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd

Job Overview

Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd (CSCL), under the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation, invites applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Deputy General Manager (Commercial) – HM 2-2.

Job Title: Deputy General Manager (Commercial)
Job Grade: HM 2-2
Number of Vacancies: 01
Company: Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
Job Location: Colombo 01, Sri Lanka
Age Limit: 35–55 years for external candidates
Recruitment Method: Structured Interview

Position Details

• Lead commercial functions within Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd.
• Provide senior managerial oversight for activities related to the commercial field of shipping.
• Support the Corporation’s commercial operations and strategic objectives.
• Perform duties and responsibilities associated with the Deputy General Manager (Commercial) position.

Company Overview

Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd is a state-owned enterprise operating under the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka.

The Corporation operates in the shipping sector and functions within the applicable government policies, regulations and management frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

External Candidates

Candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission; or
• Corporate / Full Membership of a recognized Professional Institution in the field of Shipping.
• A Postgraduate Degree of not less than one year in the field of Shipping.
• Minimum 18 years of experience in a managerial position, including at least 5 years of experience at Senior Managerial Level in the field of Shipping.

Internal Candidates

• Qualifications relating to the external candidate requirements; or
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Assistant General Manager of Ceylon Shipping Corporation Limited in the relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level management of commercial functions related to the shipping sector.
• Support the effective implementation of commercial operations and organizational objectives.
• Apply professional and managerial expertise to the Corporation’s shipping-related commercial activities.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making within the relevant functional area.
• Perform responsibilities assigned to the Deputy General Manager (Commercial) position.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of the shipping and commercial sector.
• Extensive managerial experience in shipping.
• Senior-level leadership and decision-making skills.
• Commercial and strategic management capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities within a state-owned enterprise environment.
• Professional knowledge relevant to commercial shipping operations.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale: HM 2-2 – 2025
Rs. 163,620 – 12 × Rs. 4,850 – Rs. 221,820

The selected candidate will be placed on the initial point of the HM 2-2 salary scale at Rs. 142,410/- as at 01.01.2026, according to Schedule II of Management Services Circular No. 01/2025.

In addition, all government-approved allowances applicable to State-Owned Enterprises will be paid.

The advertisement states an approximate gross salary of Rs. 314,380/- per month from 2027, subject to applicable deductions and allowances.

Fringe Benefits

• EPF/ETF
• Surgical and hospitalization insurance cover for indoor and outdoor treatments
• Comprehensive personal accident insurance cover
• Encashment of unutilized medical leave
• Annual bonus/festival loans as applicable
• Housing loans and other staff loans on concessionary terms
• Subsidized vehicle loans
• Professional allowance as applicable
• Transport provided according to the applicable PED Circular

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with certified copies of educational, professional, birth and other relevant certificates.

Copies should be certified by a Justice of the Peace (JP), Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths.

Applications should include the names and addresses of two non-related referees.

Applications should be forwarded by registered post to reach the Chairman, Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd, within 14 days of the date of advertisement.

The post applied for should be clearly indicated on the application and on the top-left-hand corner of the envelope.

Employees of Public Sector Organizations should forward their applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Postal Address:
Chairman
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
No. 27, MICH Building
Sir Razik Fareed Mawatha (Bristol Street)
Colombo 01

Important Notes

• Vacancies: 01.
• Job Grade: HM 2-2.
• Age Limit: 35–55 years for external candidates.
• The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.
• External candidates require 18 years of managerial experience, including 5 years at Senior Managerial Level in the field of Shipping.
• Internal candidates may qualify with a minimum of 5 years as an Assistant General Manager of Ceylon Shipping Corporation Limited in the relevant field.
• Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Candidates will be evaluated through a structured interview conducted by a panel appointed by the Appointing Authority.
• Non-conformity with the specified requirements will result in rejection of the application.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

Job Category: Management; Government Jobs

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