Cobbler

Cobbler – Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Job Overview

The Cobbler position at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is a permanent government employment opportunity for skilled professionals specializing in footwear repair and leather craftsmanship. The selected candidate will be responsible for repairing, maintaining, and producing footwear and leather items required for employees and operational needs within the Authority. Candidates with recognized vocational qualifications and relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

Job Title: Cobbler

Organization: Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)

Job Category: Government Jobs, O/L Qualified Jobs

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Service Category: Semi-Skilled (SS)

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is the government organization responsible for managing and developing Sri Lanka’s major commercial ports. As a key institution in the country’s maritime and logistics sector, SLPA provides stable government careers, attractive employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth across a wide range of technical and support services.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Passed the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination with six (06) subjects, including Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings.
• Possess a certificate relevant to Cobbling or Footwear Repair issued by a Government Institute or a Vocational Training Institute recognized by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), or hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification relevant to the vocation or fitting field.
• Minimum of three (03) years of experience as a Cobbler in a Government institution or a recognized private organization.
• Applicants should be between 18 and 45 years of age. (The age limit does not apply to applicants currently serving in Government service.)
• Must successfully pass both the interview and practical test relevant to the post.
• Should be physically and mentally fit to perform duties anywhere in Sri Lanka.
• Must possess excellent character.
• Should satisfy the required medical examination if requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain footwear used by employees.
• Replace soles, heels, stitching, and other worn footwear components.
• Manufacture and modify leather items when required.
• Inspect footwear to identify repair requirements.
• Use leatherworking tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain quality standards in all repair and production work.
• Keep tools and work areas clean and organized.
• Support the Authority’s operational requirements related to footwear maintenance.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of footwear repair and leatherworking techniques.
• Experience using cobbler’s tools and repair equipment.
• Strong stitching, cutting, and finishing skills.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess and repair damaged footwear efficiently.
• Good problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Code: 10.3 (SS3)
• Initial Salary Step: Rs. 35,845/=
• Annual Increment: Rs. 365/=
• Approximate Monthly Gross Salary: Rs. 111,000/=
• Permanent Government employment.
• Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF).
• Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF).
• Opportunities for career development within the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a completed application together with photocopies of:

• Birth Certificate
• Educational Certificates
• Professional Qualification Certificates
• Service Certificates
• Names and addresses of two non-related referees

Applications should be addressed to:

Chief Manager (Human Resources and Administration)
Human Resources and Administration Division
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Kochchikade
Colombo 13

Applications must be sent by Registered Post on or before 23 July 2026.

Important Notes

• Applicants employed in Government Departments or State Corporations should forward their applications through their respective Heads of Department or Corporation.
• Candidates must successfully pass both the interview and practical test relevant to the post.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Clearly write the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the application envelope.
• As per Public Administration Circular No. 28/2016, NVQ Level 3 is considered equivalent to G.C.E. (O/L) where applicable.

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