Dairy Instructor

Dairy Instructor – Milco Private Limited

Job Overview

MILCO (Pvt) Ltd. invites applications from suitably qualified employees in permanent service for the position of Dairy Instructor (MA 2-3) under Staff Vacancy Notice No. 2026/14. This opportunity is intended for existing permanent employees who possess the required technical qualifications in agriculture, livestock or animal husbandry.

The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and monitoring farmer management activities, milk collection routes, chilling centres and related dairy development operations.

Job Title: Dairy Instructor
Organization: MILCO (Pvt) Ltd.
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Job Grade: MA 2-3
Employment Eligibility: Employees in permanent service
Job Category: Government Jobs, Agriculture & Livestock
Application Deadline: 02 November 2026

Position Details

• Position: Dairy Instructor
• Grade: MA 2-3
• Organization: MILCO (Pvt) Ltd.
• Employment Type: Internal Recruitment
• Work Location: Sri Lanka, as assigned by the organization
• Application Deadline: 02 November 2026
• Application Method: Through the respective Head of Division or Factory Manager

Organization Overview

MILCO (Pvt) Ltd. is a Sri Lankan dairy-sector company involved in milk collection, dairy development and related operations. The organization works with milk collection networks, chilling centres and regional milk-related offices to support its dairy activities.

Organization Name: MILCO (Pvt) Ltd.
Head Office Address: No. 45, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
Vacancy Notice Number: 2026/14

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must meet the following qualification requirement:

• Must possess a certificate of proficiency in Agriculture, Livestock or Animal Husbandry at a minimum of National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 5.
• The qualification must be issued by a technical or vocational training institute accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
• Applicants must be employees in permanent service, as specified in the vacancy notice.

The vacancy announcement does not specify an additional minimum number of years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Dairy Instructor will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and monitoring dairy-related field activities. Key duties include:

• Coordinating, supervising and monitoring FMS activities.
• Organizing new FMSs.
• Supervising and monitoring milk collection routes.
• Coordinating activities with chilling centres and RM offices.
• Organizing and monitoring dairy development activities.
• Supervising Milk Collection Centre (MCC) activities.
• Preparing official documents, letters and reports.
• Submitting required information and data within the prescribed time.
• Carrying out other relevant duties assigned by the organization.

Required Skills

• Technical knowledge of agriculture, livestock or animal husbandry.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise field activities.
• Understanding of milk collection operations and dairy development activities.
• Communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to organize and monitor operational activities.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with field teams, chilling centres and regional offices.

Salary & Benefits

The vacancy notice does not specify the salary scale or additional benefits for the Dairy Instructor position.

Salary, allowances and other employment conditions will be subject to the applicable MILCO (Pvt) Ltd. service rules and the relevant employment arrangements.

How to Apply

Eligible permanent employees should prepare their applications and forward them through their respective Heads of Divisions or Factory Managers.

Applications must be submitted to the following officer on or before 02 November 2026:

S. M. Sarath Chandradasa
Acting Manager – HR & Administration
MILCO (Pvt) Ltd.
No. 45, Nawala Road
Narahenpita, Colombo 05
Sri Lanka

Applicants should ensure that their applications include the required qualification details and any relevant supporting documents.

Applications should be forwarded through the prescribed internal administrative channel before the closing date.

Important Notes

• This vacancy is announced under MILCO Staff Vacancy Notice No. 2026/14, dated 12 October 2026.
• The position is intended for suitably qualified employees in permanent service.
• A minimum NVQ Level 5 certificate in Agriculture, Livestock or Animal Husbandry from a TVEC-accepted institution is required.
• Applications must be forwarded through the respective Heads of Divisions or Factory Managers.
• The application deadline is 02 November 2026.
• The vacancy notice does not specify the salary scale, age limit or a separate minimum experience requirement.
• Applicants should ensure that they meet the stated qualification requirements and follow the internal application procedure.

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