Project Engineer vacancy at Wayamba University

Job Description

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

(HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION)

WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA

Applications are invited from qualified citizens of Sri Lanka for the below mentioned posts of Wayamba University Township Development Project implemented by Higher Education Division of the Ministry of Education and Funded by the Government of Saudi Arabia and the Total Value of the Project is US$ 28 Million approximately. This Project has been established as a Project Management Unit in conformity with the provisions of the Circular No. 01/2019 dated 05/03/2019 and the relevant amendments issued by the Department of Management Services.

The basic qualifications required for the recruitment to the above posts and the general conditions applicable as per the Management Services Circular No. 01/2019 dated 05/03/2019 are as follows:

Project Engineer (01 Post), Internal Auditor (01 Post) - PS-4 

Basic Qualifications required for the above post shall be 01 or 02 below: 

(1) A Successfully completed Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, which is recognized by the University Grants Commission

 or

A qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission as an equivalent qualification to the Degree in the relevant field

 or

 An Associate membership / A similar professional qualification obtained from a recognized professional Institution in the relevant field

 with

 At least Six (06) years post-qualifying experience in the relevant field. 

2) An officer of the Government All Island Services Class III/II or above or similar status in the relevant field

 with

 At least 06 years of experience in Class III/II post.

General Conditions

 It is compulsory to fulfill all the Basic Qualifications relevant to the post by each applicant on or before the final date of closing of applications. 

Age Limit : Should be less than 64 years of age

Salary Scale : The salary step applicable to the relevant position in terms of the Management Services Circular No. 01/2019 dated 05/03/2019 and relevant amendments and all the allowances approved by the Government as per the Management Services Circular No. 01/2019 dated 05/03/2019 will be paid. 

Service Conditions : Will be appointed initially for a period of one year on Contract Basis. It will be considered to extend the service period annually for a maximum of two more years considering the performance and the service requirement.

Other Benefits : The Employee shall contribute 8% and the Employer will contribute 12% of the Salary for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employer will contribute 3% of the salary for the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF). 

How to Apply :

The Self-made application mentioning complete details of Qualifications, Experience and other relevant details together with contact details of two (02) non-related Referees should be sent by Registered Post to the Project Director, Wayamba University Township Development Project, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Lional Jayathilaka Mawatha, Kuliyapitiya to reach on or before 27.10.2021. The post applied for should be clearly indicated on the top left hand corner of the envelope. The applicants who are already employed in the Government / Semi Government Services should send their applications through their relevant Heads of Departments.

Project Director

Wayamba University Township Development Project

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Kuliyapitiya 

Date: 11.10.2021