Work Superintendent | Instructor Demonstrator

Job Overview

Position Details

• Job Titles:
  • Works Superintendent (Civil)
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Civil)
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Equipment Operations – Gantry / Transfer Crane)
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Equipment Operations – Prime Mover / Forklift)
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Maritime and Seamanship)
• Organization: Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)
• Job Type: Permanent (with EPF and ETF entitlement)
• Salary Category: Supra Grade – 6.3 (SG 3)
• Basic Salary Step: Rs. 53,425/- (Annual increment: Rs. 1,150/-; Gross salary approximately Rs. 132,000/- per month)
• Number of Vacancies:
  • Works Superintendent (Civil): 08 Vacancies
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Civil): 01 Vacancy
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Equipment Operations – Gantry / Transfer Crane): 01 Vacancy
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Equipment Operations – Prime Mover / Forklift): 01 Vacancy
  • Instructor Demonstrator (Maritime and Seamanship): 01 Vacancy
• Job Category: Government & Public Sector, Engineering & Technical, Teaching & Education
• Job Location: Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years (Age limit does not apply to applicants from the public service; provisions of Public Administration Circular No. 299 apply to ex-servicemen)
• Application Deadline: 06th November 2026

Organization Overview

Qualifications & Experience

1. Works Superintendent – (Civil)

• Pass in three (03) subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) examination at one sitting.
• Higher National Diploma in Engineering (HNDE), National Diploma in Technology (NDT), Higher National Diploma in Technology (HNDT), National Diploma in Engineering Sciences (NDES), Diploma in Engineering from the Open University of Sri Lanka (ED-OUSL), Final Certificate from City & Guilds, or an equivalent diploma issued by a government institution or a TVEC-recognized Technical/Vocational Training Institute in the relevant field.
• Three (03) years of experience in the position of works superintendent or a similar position at a government or recognized private institution.

2. Instructor Demonstrator – (Civil)

• Pass in three (03) subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) examination at one sitting.
• HNDE, NDT, HNDT, NDES, ED-OUSL, Diploma in Technology (DTec-OUSL), Advanced Diploma from City & Guilds, or an equivalent diploma issued by a government institution or a TVEC-recognized institute in Civil Engineering.
• Five (05) years of experience in a similar position at a government or recognized private institution.
• Mandatory requirement: Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT).

3. Instructor Demonstrator – (Equipment Operations: Gantry / Transfer Crane & Prime Mover / Forklift)

• Pass in three (03) subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) examination at one sitting.
• HNDE, NDT, HNDT, NDES, ED-OUSL, DTec-OUSL, Advanced Diploma from City & Guilds, or an equivalent diploma issued by a government or TVEC-recognized institute in the relevant field.
• Five (05) years of experience in a similar position at a government or recognized private institution.
• Mandatory requirements:
  • Grade “A” Driving Instructor Certificate and License.
  • Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT).

4. Instructor Demonstrator – (Maritime and Seamanship)

• Pass in three (03) subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) examination at one sitting.
• NDT or NDES in Marine or Marine Engineering, Higher Diploma in Marine Engineering, Higher Diploma in Marine Science, or an equivalent diploma; OR a valid Certificate of Competence issued or recognized by the Director General of Merchant Shipping of Sri Lanka for service as a seafarer on vessels of not less than 3,000 GT engaged in near-coastal voyages (NCV).
• Five (05) years of experience in a similar position at a government or recognized private institution, with at least one (01) year of sea-going experience.
• Mandatory requirement: Certificate in Training of Trainers (ToT).

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise civil construction, repair, and ongoing maintenance activities on port facilities, quays, yards, and buildings (Works Superintendent).
• Deliver practical and theoretical training demonstrations to technical trainees and port operational staff (Instructor Demonstrator roles).
• Train personnel on container handling equipment, including gantry cranes, transfer cranes, prime movers, and forklifts under safe port standards.
• Instruct trainees on seamanship, navigation principles, near-coastal operations, and port marine safety regulations.
• Prepare training logs, monitor operational safety, and ensure adherence to national and international maritime standards.

Required Skills

• Strong technical acumen and hands-on operational capability in civil works or heavy port machinery.
• Proven instructional delivery capability; priority given to candidates with training experience and English language proficiency.
• Excellent physical and mental fitness required to serve in any part of the country.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health, safety protocols, and port regulations.
• High level of character, integrity, and discipline.

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly basic salary step of Rs. 53,425/- under Supra Grade 6.3 (SG 3), with an annual increment of Rs. 1,150/-.
• Approximate monthly gross salary of Rs. 132,000/-.
• Permanent public sector appointment with entitlement to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF).
• Stable career progression within Sri Lanka’s national port network.

How to Apply

Important Notes

• Applicants must clearly state in the application the specific port for which they are applying (Colombo, Galle, or Trincomalee).
• A separate application must be submitted for each individual port if applying for multiple locations.
• The post applied for must be clearly indicated on the top left corner of the envelope.
• Applicants currently serving in government or state institutions must submit their applications through their respective department/institution head and must provide a letter of consent agreeing to be released if selected.
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical examination relevant to the post.
• The Sri Lanka Ports Authority will not be responsible for applications lost or delayed in transit; applications received after 06.11.2026 will be rejected.

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