Driver – Western Province Tourist Board

Driver III – Western Province Tourist Board

Job Overview

The Western Province Tourist Board is calling applications from qualified candidates for the post of Driver III.

• Job Title: Driver III
• Organization: Western Province Tourist Board
• Service Category: Primary Non-Skilled
• Salary Scale: PL 3 – Rs. 43,280 – 10 × Rs. 490 – 10 × Rs. 540 – 10 × Rs. 590 – 12 × Rs. 630 – Rs. 67,040/-
• Basic Salary from 01 January 2026: Rs. 40,834/-
• Job Location: Western Province, Sri Lanka
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Job Category: Driver & Transport, Government Jobs

Position Details

The Driver III position is classified under the Primary Non-Skilled service category of the Western Province Tourist Board.

The vacancy notice does not provide a separate detailed description of the day-to-day duties of the position.

Company Overview

The Western Province Tourist Board is a provincial government institution responsible for tourism-related activities within the Western Province.

The position may require the selected candidate to serve in any area of the Western Province, subject to the requirements of the post.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination with six subjects, with at least two credit passes, within not more than two sittings.
• A valid driving licence for heavy vehicles issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic.
• Minimum three years of driving experience after obtaining the driving licence.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 45 years.

Residency Requirement

Applicants must have been permanent residents of the Western Province for the preceding three years as at the date of calling applications.

Key Responsibilities

The vacancy notice does not provide a detailed list of specific responsibilities for Driver III.

The selected candidate must, however, be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties assigned to the position and serving in any area of the Western Province.

Required Skills

• Valid heavy vehicle driving licence.
• Minimum three years of driving experience after obtaining the licence.
• Safe and responsible driving ability.
• Ability to work in different areas of the Western Province.
• Physical and mental fitness to perform assigned duties.
• Good character.

Salary & Benefits

The position carries the following salary scale:

PL 3: Rs. 43,280 – 10 × Rs. 490 – 10 × Rs. 540 – 10 × Rs. 590 – 12 × Rs. 630 – Rs. 67,040/-

The basic salary applicable from 01 January 2026 is Rs. 40,834/-. Other approved allowances are also payable according to the vacancy notice.

The appointment is permanent, with entitlement to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF). Recruitment will be based on the results of a structured interview.

How to Apply

The relevant application form can be obtained from the official website of the Western Province Tourist Board.

Completed applications, together with copies of certificates supporting the required qualifications, should be sent by registered post to:

Chairman
Tourist Board (Western Province)
8th Floor, Western Provincial Council Complex
204, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha
Battaramulla

Applications must reach the above address on or before 02 September 2026.

The post applied for should be clearly mentioned on the top-left corner of the envelope. Government employees should submit applications through their respective Heads of Institutions.

Important Notes

• Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens.
• Applicants must have an unblemished character.
• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the position.
• Applicants must have been permanent residents of the Western Province for the preceding three years.
• Applications that are incomplete, do not meet the required qualifications, or arrive after the closing date will be rejected.
• Closing Date: 02 September 2026
• Job Location: Western Province, Sri Lanka.

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