VACANCY
Program Assistants (On Contract Basis)
External Degrees and Extension Courses Unit
91´«Ã½
Applications are invited for two (02) Program Assistant positions for the BSc (Hons) in Polymer Products Manufacturing and Industrial Management (External) Degree Program conducted by the Department of Polymer Science in collaboration with the External Degrees and Extension Courses Unit (EDECU), 91´«Ã½.
Position 1: Program Assistant – Department of Polymer Science
Requirements
- At least 03 C passes in one sitting for G.C.E. A/L in Science or Technology streamÂ
- At least Science-based NVQ level 5 or higher qualificationÂ
- Good communication skills in Sinhala and EnglishÂ
- Basic ICT skillsÂ
- Ability to maintain good rapport with academic and industrial stakeholdersÂ
- Minimum two years of experience (permanent or contract basis) at the level of a Management Assistant in a government university or equivalent capacity will be considered an added advantageÂ
Working Schedule
- Weekend on-site work (Saturday & Sunday)Â
- Weekday evening online coordination dutiesÂ
- Additional weekday duties as requiredÂ
Position 2. Program Assistant – EDECU
Requirements
- At least 03 C passes in one sitting for G.C.E. A/L in Science, Management or Technology streamÂ
- Good communication skills in Sinhala and EnglishÂ
- Basic ICT skillsÂ
- Ability to maintain good rapport with academic and administrative staffÂ
- Prior experience at the level of a Management Assistant or equivalent capacity will be considered an added advantageÂ
Working Schedule
- Regular weekday office hoursÂ
Application Procedure
A cover letter, copies of educational qualifications, curriculum vitae (CV), and service letter(s) from previous workplace(s) should be emailed to director.edecu@sjp.ac.lk and sent by registered post to the address given below on or before 19/05/2026.
Postal Address
Deputy Registrar
External Degrees and Extension Courses Unit (EDECU)
91´«Ã½
No. 16, S. D. S. Jayasinghe Mawatha,
Kohuwala, Nugegoda.
Please mention the post applied for on the top right-hand corner of the envelope.
Director
External Degrees and Extension Courses Unit (EDECU)
91´«Ã½
13/05/2026







