Office Aide – Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development

Office Aide – Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development

Job Overview

The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development is inviting applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the post of Office Aide under the Port Access Elevated Highway Project (PAEHP). The project is implemented to support national highway infrastructure and transport development initiatives.

Position Details

Position: Office Aide
Project: Port Access Elevated Highway Project (PAEHP)
Organization: Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development
Category: PL 1 – 2025 (Supporting Staff)
Vacancies: 02
Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Project Overview

The Port Access Elevated Highway Project (PAEHP) is a major infrastructure development initiative implemented under the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to improve transportation efficiency and connectivity within Sri Lanka.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Having passed the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (6) subjects with at least two (2) credit passes in not more than two sittings

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Previous office support or administrative experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle office assistance duties efficiently
• Basic knowledge of office procedures

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Assisting daily office administrative activities
• Handling office files, documents, and records
• Supporting staff with routine office duties
• Assisting with photocopying, document distribution, and office coordination
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization within office premises
• Supporting project administration activities when required

Age Limit

• Below 60 years for Government and Semi-Government officers
• Below 64 years for external applicants

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and allowances will be paid according to Management Services Circular No. 02/2026 issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Terms of Employment

• Contract basis appointment
• Initially for one year
• Service extensions may be granted based on project requirements and performance evaluations

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• Duly completed application form
• Copies of educational certificates
• Copies of relevant experience certificates (if available)
• Other supporting documents

Applications should be sent by registered post or hand delivered to:

Secretary
Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development
“Maganeguma Mahamedura”
No. 216, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,
Koswatta, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

Please mention the following on the top left corner of the envelope:

“Office Aide – Port Access Elevated Highway Project (PAEHP)”

Important Notes

• Closing Date: 15.06.2026
• Separate applications must be submitted for each post if applying for multiple vacancies.
• Incomplete applications or applications without supporting documents will be rejected.
• Selection will be based on structured interviews and project recruitment guidelines.

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