Assistant General Manager – The Co-operative Wholesale Establishment

Job Overview

The Co-operative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), operating under the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security & Co-operative Development, has announced several senior management vacancies for qualified Sri Lankan citizens.

Applications are invited for the posts of:

• Assistant General Manager (Finance)
• Assistant General Manager (Supply)
• Assistant General Manager (Operations)

These positions are based at the Head Office of the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment in Colombo.

Job Titles

1. Assistant General Manager (Finance)
2. Assistant General Manager (Supply)
3. Assistant General Manager (Operations)

Organization

The Co-operative Wholesale Establishment (CWE)

Ministry

Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security & Co-operative Development

Job Location

Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

Job Type

Government Full-Time Positions

Salary Scale

HM 1-2 – 2025
Rs. 143,120 – 15 x 4,100 – 204,620

📌 Special allowance will be granted according to Management Services Circular No. 01/2024 dated 12.01.2024.

1. Assistant General Manager (Finance)

Qualifications

Applicants should possess either:

Option 1

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Accountancy
  • Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce

(Recognized by the University Grants Commission)

AND

• Postgraduate Degree (Master’s) in the relevant field
  OR
• Associate membership of a recognized professional chartered institute

AND

• Minimum 13 years of managerial-level experience in:
  • Corporation
  • Statutory Board
  • Institution
  • Reputed private institution

Option 2

• Full membership of a recognized professional chartered institute relevant to the field

AND

• Minimum 13 years of managerial-level experience

2. Assistant General Manager (Supply)

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration
  • Accountancy
  • Finance
  • Commerce

AND

• Postgraduate Degree (Master’s) in relevant field
  OR
• Associate membership of a recognized professional chartered institute

AND

• Minimum 13 years of managerial-level experience

3. Assistant General Manager (Operations)

Qualifications

Applicants should possess either:

Option 1

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
  • Commerce

AND

• Postgraduate Degree (Master’s) in relevant field
  OR
• Associate membership of a recognized professional chartered institute

AND

• Minimum 13 years of managerial-level experience

Option 2

• Full membership of a recognized professional chartered institution relevant to the field

AND

• Minimum 13 years of managerial-level experience

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a self-prepared application by registered post to:

The Chairman
The Co-operative Wholesale Establishment
No. 27, Vauxhall Street,
Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.

📌 Mention the post title on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Closing Date

📅 25 May 2026

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