Deputy Manager (Admin & Procurement)

Deputy Manager (Admin & Procurement) – Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd

Job Overview

Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd (CSCL), under the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation, invites applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Deputy Manager (Admin & Procurement) – MM 1-1.

Job Title: Deputy Manager (Admin & Procurement)
Job Grade: MM 1-1
Number of Vacancies: 01
Company: Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
Recruitment Method: Structured Interview

Position Details

• Manage administrative and procurement-related functions within the organization.
• Support effective administration and procurement activities.
• Perform duties relevant to the Deputy Manager (Admin & Procurement) position.
• Ensure assigned functions are carried out in accordance with applicable organizational requirements.

Company Overview

Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd is a state-owned enterprise operating under the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka.

The Corporation operates within the shipping and maritime sector and follows applicable government policies, regulations and administrative frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience

External Candidates

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Science, Commerce, Marketing, HR or a related field from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission.
• Minimum 1 year of satisfactory service in a managerial capacity (MM) in a Government Department, Corporation, Board or reputed Mercantile Establishment in the relevant field after obtaining the required qualification.

Internal Candidates

Candidates should satisfy one of the following:

• Possess qualifications relating to the external candidates above; or
• Minimum 5 years of satisfactory service in the position of Junior Manager (JM 1-2) or above in the relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle administrative functions relevant to the organization.
• Support procurement-related activities and processes.
• Coordinate activities associated with administration and procurement.
• Ensure assigned duties are performed efficiently and in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Perform other duties relevant to the position as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of administration and procurement functions.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a managerial capacity.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work within a structured organizational environment.
• Good understanding of relevant administrative and procurement practices.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale: MM 1-1 – 2025
Rs. 91,690 – 10 × Rs. 2,480 – 15 × Rs. 3,450 – Rs. 168,240

The selected candidate will be placed on the initial point of the MM 1-1 Grade II salary at Rs. 81,710/- as at 01.01.2026, according to Schedule II of Management Services Circular No. 01/2025.

In addition, all government-approved allowances applicable to State-Owned Enterprises will be paid.

The advertisement states an approximate gross salary of Rs. 144,490/- per month from 2027, subject to applicable deductions and allowances.

Fringe Benefits

• EPF/ETF
• Surgical and hospitalization insurance cover for indoor and outdoor treatments
• Comprehensive personal accident insurance cover
• Encashment of unutilized medical leave
• Annual bonus/festival loans as applicable
• Housing loans and other staff loans on concessionary terms
• Subsidized vehicle loans
• Professional allowance as applicable
• Transport provided according to the applicable PED Circular

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with certified copies of educational, professional, birth and other relevant certificates.

Copies should be certified by a Justice of the Peace (JP), Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths.

Applications should include the names and addresses of two non-related referees.

Applications should be forwarded by registered post to reach the Chairman, Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd, within 14 days of the date of advertisement.

The post applied for should be clearly indicated on the application and on the top-left-hand corner of the envelope.

Employees of Public Sector Organizations should forward their applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Postal Address:
Chairman
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
No. 27, MICH Building
Sir Razik Fareed Mawatha (Bristol Street)
Colombo 01

Important Notes

• Vacancies: 01.
• Job Grade: MM 1-1.
• Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years for external candidates.
• The upper age limit does not apply to internal candidates.
• External candidates require a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of satisfactory managerial-level service after obtaining the qualification.
• Internal candidates may qualify with a minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service as a Junior Manager (JM 1-2) or above in the relevant field.
• The advertisement does not separately specify a job location.
• Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Candidates will be evaluated through a structured interview conducted by a panel appointed by the Appointing Authority.
• Non-conformity with the specified requirements will result in rejection of the application.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

Job Category: HR & Administration; Management; Government Jobs

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