Office Assistant

Job Overview

Position Details

• Job Title: Office Assistant
• Organization: The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House)
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Category: HR & Administration, Government & Public Sector, Media & Design
• Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Age Limit: Below 35 years of age as of the closing date

Company Overview

Qualifications & Experience

• Sat for the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination; OR
• Passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination with at least one (01) year of work experience in an Office Assistant or subordinate role.
• General basic knowledge of the English language.
• Age must be below 35 years by the deadline of application acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and dispatch letters, documents, and files accurately and promptly to relevant divisions and officers.
• Ensure daily cleanliness of the office premises and facilitate required workplace amenities without delay.
• Provide necessary operational support for everyday office activities.
• Collect stationery, office consumables, and required items from the stores.
• Operate office machinery to take photocopies of documents accurately.
• Provide required logistical and practical support for office meetings and organizational functions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of institutional files and information.
• Perform other assigned duties responsibly, efficiently, and reliably.

Required Skills

• Ability to handle office records and maintain strict data confidentiality.
• Punctual, trustworthy, and responsible approach to duty.
• General working understanding of the English language.
• Basic capability to operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
• Good interpersonal, coordination, and teamwork skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package in accordance with institutional salary scales.
• Stable employment within Sri Lanka’s foremost national print and digital media establishment.
• Friendly and collaborative workplace environment.

How to Apply

Important Notes

• Clearly mention the post applied for (“Office Assistant”) in the subject line of your email or on the top left corner of the envelope.
• Applications must be submitted within 07 days of the advertisement date.
• Only shortlisted applicants meeting the specified criteria will be contacted for an interview.

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