Superintendent vacancy at Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

Job Description

MINISTRY OF PLANTATION

TEA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF SRI LANKA

POST OF SUPERINTENDENT (CONTRACT BASIS)

TEA RESEARCH BOARD

ST. JOACHIM ESTATE, RATNAPURA

Applications are invited from the citizens of Sri Lanka for the above post. The Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka is looking for a dynamic planter to work in a challenging environment with a team of highly qualified scientists, to be in-charge of St. Joachim Estate and factory located in Ratnapura.

This position is an opportunity for a suitably qualified person to enhance his career and gain recognition in the Tea Industry by working alongside the TRI scientists.

Job Description

Responsible to planning, coordinating and supervising all affairs in managing a Tea Factory, Tea Estate and Office and provide accruable information to the Management.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

Having passed the G.C.E (O/L) examination in six (06) subjects in one sitting with credit passes for four (04) subjects including language (Sinhala / Tamil), English & Mathematics

AND

Having passed three (03) subjects (other than General Paper) at the G.C.E (A/L) examination

OR

Having obtained a Certificate of proficiency in Diploma in Plantation Management not below than the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 05, issued by a Technical / Vocational Training Institution accepted by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of three (03) years planting experience as a Superintendent of a low grown tea estate, and factory and experience in bought leaf factory operations is also necessary.

Excellent interpersonal relations, team spirit and networking skills will be added qualifications.

Working knowledge in Sinhala, English and the ability to converse in Tamil is important.

This appointment will be on contract basis, initially for a period of 03 years renewable annually.

Age : Preferably below 70

Remuneration :  Monthly all-inclusive package of approximately Rs. 150,000/-

The selected candidate will be provided with additional facilities applicable to this position as stipulated by the TRI.

Application giving full Curriculum Vitae along with the copy of Birth Certificate, Copies of relevant Educational and other Professional Qualifications, Service Certificates and the Names and Addresses of two Non-Related Referees who can assess the applicant skills and knowledge in the relevant field, should be sent under registered cover to reach the undersigned on or before 19th July 2022.

Applications from offi cers in the State Service / Corporations / Statutory Boards should be forwarded through the Head of the respective Institution. Non conformity with this requirement will result in the application being rejected. Also state the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

The Director

Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

St Coombs,

Talawakelle.