Regional Manager – Road Passenger Transport Authority WP

Regional Manager – Road Passenger Transport Authority WP

Job Overview

The Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Regional Manager. This is an excellent management-level opportunity for candidates with expertise in administration, transport management, logistics, commerce, or human resource management to contribute to the development and regulation of passenger transport services within the Western Province.

The selected candidate will oversee regional transport administration, operational coordination, public relations activities, and institutional service management functions.

Position Details

Job Title: Regional Manager
Organization: Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority
Employment Type: Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 01
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Salary Scale: MM 1-1 Rs. 91,690 – 10 x 2,100 – 15 x 3,450 – 168,240/-
Age Limit: 22 – 45 Years
Recruitment Method: Structured Interview
Application Closing Date: 15 June 2026

Company Overview

Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority operates under the Ministry of Provincial Roads, Transport, Co-operative Development and Trade, Housing and Construction, Estate Infrastructure, Industries and Rural Development – Western Province.

The Authority is responsible for regulating and improving passenger transport services within the Western Province while ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable public transportation systems.

Qualifications & Experience

External Applicants

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in one of the following fields:
  • Business
  • Public Administration
  • Transport and Logistics
  • Human Resource Management (HRM)
  • Commerce
  • Engineering

AND

• Minimum three (03) years of post-service experience in the relevant field within a Government Corporation, Board, or reputed commercial establishment

Special Note

• Excellent skills in public relations and transport service are considered an added advantage

Internal Applicants

Applicants should possess:

• Minimum five (05) years of satisfactory service experience in a Grade One post under the Junior Management Service Category in a relevant field

Priority Consideration

• Priority will be given to applicants with pre-qualifications and service experience in field duties

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate regional passenger transport operations
• Monitor transport service quality and operational efficiency
• Handle administrative and public relations activities
• Coordinate with transport operators and stakeholders
• Implement transport-related policies and regulations
• Prepare operational reports and management updates
• Support service improvement initiatives within the region
• Ensure compliance with institutional standards and procedures

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and management abilities
• Knowledge of transport operations and administration
• Excellent communication and public relations skills
• Organizational and coordination capabilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Report writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage field operations

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Scale: MM 1-1 Rs. 91,690 – 168,240/-
• Cost of Living Allowance of Rs. 17,800/-
• Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) benefits
• Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) benefits
• Approved institutional benefits as per circulars
• Opportunity to work in a recognized government transport authority

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the qualifications should attach self-certified photocopies of educational and professional certificates together with the Grama Niladhari Certificate of Residence to a self-prepared application.

Applications should be sent by registered post to reach the following address on or before 15 June 2026:

Chairman
Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority
No. 89, “Rannagapaya”,
Kaduwela Road,
Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

Applicants should clearly mention the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Applicants employed in the public service should apply through their respective Sectional Heads.

Important Notes

• Applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka
• Applicants should prove at least three (03) years of permanent residency within the Western Province
• Applicants should be physically and mentally fit
• Applicants should possess excellent character
• External applicants selected will be subject to a three-year probation period and the appointed age will be subject to one year’s acting period
• Employees will contribute 8% to EPF while the institution contributes 12%
• Employees will contribute 3% to ETF
• Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted
• Applications will not be acknowledged
• Any form of canvassing will result in disqualification

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