14+ Government Jobs – National Housing Development Authority
Job Overview
The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), operating under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for multiple permanent government-sector vacancies across management, engineering, administration, finance, technical and support services.
These recruitment opportunities are available to candidates with various educational qualifications and professional experience, including degree holders, qualified technical personnel and applicants eligible for primary-level positions.
Position Details
Organization: National Housing Development Authority (NHDA)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka, with vacancies assigned to the NHDA Head Office and designated regional offices.
Recruitment Method: Competitive examination and/or structured interview, depending on the position.
Available Positions:
- Deputy General Manager (Finance)
- Deputy General Manager (Planning, Research and Development)
- Assistant General Manager (Engineering Services and Construction)
- Assistant General Manager (Information Technology)
- Manager (Human Resource Management)
- Manager (Administration)
- Manager (Investigations)
- Manager (Supplies)
- Accounts Officer
- Technical Assistant (Civil)
- Technical Assistant (Electrical)
- Cashier
- Electrician
- Record Keeper
Job Categories:
- Government Jobs
- Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Engineering & Technical
- IT & Software
- HR & Administration
- Construction & Labour
Organization Overview
The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) is a government authority in Sri Lanka responsible for housing development and related programmes. Operating under the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, the authority carries out housing-related activities through its Head Office and regional offices.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational qualifications, professional experience and eligibility criteria vary according to the position.
1. Deputy General Manager (Finance)
Candidates must possess the relevant degree or postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Accountancy or a related field, together with the management-level experience specified in the recruitment notice.
2. Deputy General Manager (Planning, Research and Development)
Applicants must possess the relevant degree or postgraduate qualifications in Planning, Research and Development, Management, Commerce, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, with the required professional experience.
3. Assistant General Manager (Engineering Services and Construction)
Candidates must possess a recognized degree in Civil Engineering or an accepted equivalent qualification, together with the relevant professional experience.
4. Assistant General Manager (Information Technology)
Applicants must meet the prescribed educational qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline and the relevant experience requirements.
5. Manager (Human Resource Management)
Candidates must possess the specified degree or professional qualifications relevant to Human Resource Management, together with the required experience.
6. Manager (Administration)
Applicants must possess the prescribed degree or equivalent qualifications relevant to Administration and meet the applicable experience requirements.
7. Manager (Investigations)
Candidates must meet the educational and professional experience requirements specified for the Investigations position.
8. Manager (Supplies)
Applicants must possess the required degree or professional qualifications relevant to Supplies, Procurement or a related discipline, together with the prescribed experience.
9. Accounts Officer
Candidates must possess the specified qualifications in Accountancy, Commerce, Management or Business Administration, or an accepted professional qualification as stated in the recruitment notice.
10. Technical Assistant (Civil)
Applicants must possess the relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or an accepted technical qualification specified in the advertisement.
11. Technical Assistant (Electrical)
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications in Electrical Technology or Electrical Engineering, as applicable to the position.
12. Cashier
Applicants must meet the specified educational and professional requirements for the Cashier position.
13. Electrician
Candidates must possess the relevant technical qualifications in Electrical Technology or an accepted vocational qualification.
14. Record Keeper
Applicants must meet the prescribed educational qualifications and any additional requirements specified for the Record Keeper position.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Candidates must meet the age limits specified for their respective positions.
- Applicants must possess the relevant qualifications and experience required for the selected position.
- Candidates must have an excellent character.
- Applicants must comply with the recruitment conditions and documentary requirements specified in the official advertisement.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities vary according to the position and department.
- Deputy General Managers: Oversee departmental operations, planning, financial management or related strategic functions.
- Assistant General Managers: Support departmental management in engineering, construction, information technology or other assigned functions.
- Managers: Coordinate and supervise activities relating to human resources, administration, investigations or supplies.
- Accounts Officer: Handle assigned accounting, financial documentation and related administrative duties.
- Technical Assistants: Assist with technical work relating to civil engineering or electrical services.
- Cashier: Perform assigned cash-handling and financial transaction duties.
- Electrician: Carry out electrical installation, maintenance and related technical work.
- Record Keeper: Maintain, organize and manage official records and documents.
Required Skills
Depending on the position, applicants may need the following skills:
- Relevant technical, professional or academic knowledge.
- Management and leadership skills for senior positions.
- Financial and accounting skills for finance-related positions.
- Planning, research and analytical skills.
- Information technology knowledge for IT-related positions.
- Engineering and construction knowledge for engineering-related positions.
- Administrative and organizational skills.
- Communication, teamwork and professional integrity.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow organizational procedures.
Salary & Benefits
Salary scales differ according to the position and grade.
The recruitment notice provides position-specific salary information and applicable employment conditions. Candidates should refer to the relevant salary schedule in the official advertisement to confirm the salary applicable to their selected position.
Eligible employees may receive the benefits and allowances applicable to their respective service categories under the conditions specified by the authority.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare their applications in accordance with the instructions in the recruitment advertisement.
Applicants should ensure that they:
- Select the correct position.
- Provide complete and accurate personal and employment details.
- Include copies of the required educational, professional and service certificates.
- Include any additional documents specified for the relevant position.
- Follow the prescribed application submission method.
- Submit the application within the closing date stated in the official advertisement.
Applications should be addressed to the Chairman of the National Housing Development Authority at the address specified in the recruitment notice.
The relevant post should be clearly indicated on the top-left corner of the application envelope, as instructed in the advertisement.
Important Notes
- This recruitment covers 14 listed job designations across different service categories.
- Educational qualifications, experience requirements, salary scales and age limits vary by position.
- The selection method may involve a competitive examination, structured interview or both, depending on the post.
- Applicants should carefully review the position-specific requirements before submitting their applications.
- Incomplete applications or applications that do not comply with the prescribed conditions may be rejected.
- Candidates should verify the application deadline and all submission instructions against the official recruitment notice before applying.
