Translator (Sinhala | English) – Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Job Overview
Job Title: Translator (Sinhala | English)
Organization: Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Permanent Government Job
Service Category: Supra Grade (SG)
Number of Vacancies: 01
Salary Code: 6:3 (SG3)
Basic Salary: Rs. 53,425/-
Approximate Monthly Gross Salary: Rs. 132,000/-
Application Closing Date: 16 November 2026
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) invites applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the position of Translator (Sinhala | English). Candidates with recognised translation qualifications, relevant professional experience and strong Sinhala and English language skills are encouraged to apply.
Position Details
Position: Translator (Sinhala | English)
Organization: Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Service Category: Supra Grade (SG)
Number of Vacancies: 01
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Salary Code: 6:3 (SG3)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Organization Overview
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is a statutory government organisation established under the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979.
The Authority is responsible for developing, maintaining, operating and providing port-related services in Sri Lanka, including the Port of Colombo and other major ports.
SLPA plays an important role in the country’s maritime transportation, shipping, logistics and international trade sectors.
Head Office:
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
No. 19, Chaithya Road,
Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should fulfil the following educational and professional requirements:
- Should have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in three (03) subjects in one sitting.
- Should have obtained a credit pass in Sinhala Language or Sinhala Literature and English Language or English Literature at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination.
- Should possess a Diploma in Translation (Sinhala-English) issued by a recognised institution.
- Should have five (05) years of experience as a Translator (Sinhala-English) in a government institution or recognised private institution.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate documents and written materials between Sinhala and English.
- Prepare articles and other written content in both Sinhala and English.
- Ensure accuracy and clarity in translated documents.
- Maintain the meaning and context of original documents during translation.
- Use computer applications to prepare Sinhala and English articles.
- Perform translation-related duties assigned by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
Required Skills
- Good knowledge of both Sinhala and English languages.
- Ability to prepare articles in Sinhala and English using a computer.
- Strong Sinhala-English translation skills.
- Excellent written communication abilities.
- Good language comprehension and proofreading skills.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency in translations.
- Relevant professional experience in translation.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Code: 6:3 (SG3)
Basic Salary Step: Rs. 53,425/-
Annual Salary Increment: Rs. 1,150/-
Approximate Monthly Gross Salary: Rs. 132,000/-
Additional benefits and conditions:
- Permanent employment.
- Eligibility for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF).
- Eligibility for the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF).
- Salary and benefits according to the applicable salary structure and organisational regulations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should prepare their applications with complete personal details and submit them by registered post.
Applications should include:
- Completed application with personal details.
- Copy of Birth Certificate.
- Copies of relevant educational qualification certificates.
- Copies of professional qualification certificates.
- Copies of service certificates.
- Names and addresses of two non-related referees.
Postal Address:
Chief Manager
Human Resources & Administration Division
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Kochchikade, Colombo 13
Sri Lanka.
Application Closing Date: 16 November 2026
The post applied for should be clearly indicated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Applicants currently employed in government or state institutions must submit their applications through the Head of their respective department or institution.
Important Notes
- Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
- Applicants should possess the physical and mental fitness required to perform the assigned duties and serve in any part of the country.
- Applicants must have an excellent character.
- Candidates may be required to undergo a medical examination as determined by the relevant authorities.
- This is a permanent position carrying entitlement to the Employees’ Provident Fund and Employees’ Trust Fund.
- Each applicant must pass the practical test and interview relevant to the post.
- The age limit is between 18 and 45 years.
- The age limit does not apply to applicants from the public service. Provisions of Public Administration Circular No. 299 dated 23.07.1985 will be applicable to ex-servicemen applying for this post.
- Applications must reach the specified address before 16 November 2026.
- Applications received after the closing date will be rejected.
- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority will not be responsible for applications lost or delayed in the post.
