General Manager – Colombo South Multi Purpose Cooperative Society

Job Overview

Position Details

• Job Title: General Manager
• Organization: Colombo South Multi Purpose Cooperative Society Limited
• Job Type: Permanent (with entitlement to the Cooperative Employees Pension Fund)
• Salary Code & Grade: SM-01-2025 (Old 101:03)
• Monthly Salary Scale: Rs. 23,454 – 450 x 10 – 520 x 10 – 650 x 10 – 39,654 (Under revision)
• Number of Vacancies: 01
• Job Category: Management, Government & Public Sector, Accounting & Finance
• Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Age Limit: 30 to 50 years
• Application Deadline: 2nd November 2026 (before 3:00 PM)

Organization Overview

Qualifications & Experience

• At least two (02) years of satisfactory permanent, pensionable service in a General Manager post at SM-01-2025 (Old 101:03) level; OR at least five (05) years of satisfactory permanent, pensionable service in an MG-03-2025 (Old 102:04) post; OR at least eight (08) years of satisfactory permanent, pensionable service in an MG-02-2025 (Old 102:05) post.
• One (01) year Diploma in Business Management from the National Institute of Co-operative Development (NICD), along with not less than five (05) years of satisfactory permanent, pensionable service in an MG-02-2025 (Old 102:05) post.
• Certificate of a Diploma in Business Management of not less than one (01) year from a government-recognized institution, with not less than five (05) years of satisfactory executive management level service in a relevant field within a recognized institution.
• A Degree in Science or Commerce from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) OR NVQ Level 7 certificate in Management, with not less than three (03) years of satisfactory service in an executive capacity in a relevant field within a recognized institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct, lead, and oversee all administrative, commercial, and operational activities of the Colombo South Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.
• Formulate and execute business development plans to expand society retail outlets, trading initiatives, and member services.
• Ensure stringent financial management, budget discipline, statutory adherence, and proper execution of audit recommendations.
• Manage society personnel, implement board directives, and maintain liaison with the Western Provincial Cooperative Employees Commission and regulatory authorities.
• Represent the cooperative society in statutory, provincial, and legal forums while driving member and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of cooperative regulations, provincial commission circulars, and business administration principles.
• Strong leadership, executive decision-making, and organizational management abilities.
• Proven capability in financial planning, commercial management, and human resources supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation and problem-solving capability.
• High degree of integrity, administrative transparency, and commitment to public service standards.

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly salary scale under SM-01-2025: Rs. 23,454 – 450 x 10 – 520 x 10 – 650 x 10 – 39,654 (currently under revision).
• Allowances approved by the Western Provincial Cooperative Employees Commission and payments per circulars/instructions issued periodically.
• Permanent appointment with full entitlement to the Cooperative Employees Pension Fund scheme.

How to Apply

Important Notes

• The top left corner of the envelope or email subject line must be marked: “Recruitment for the Post of General Manager – Colombo South MPCS”.
• Applicants must possess at least 02 years of permanent residency in the Colombo District.
• Selection will be conducted via a structured interview process.
• Permanent employees currently serving in other cooperative societies must channel their applications strictly through the head of their respective institution; direct applications from such employees will be rejected without consideration.
• Ensure all furnished details are accurate; any candidate found unqualified at any stage before, during, or after the interview may have their application or appointment revoked.
• Applications received after 3:00 PM on 2nd November 2026 will be rejected.

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