Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (DPA), established under the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022, is now establishing its high-standard Secretariat. We are looking for operational support staff to assist and facilitate the discharging of duties by the managerial staff of the Authority. Applications are invited from Sri Lankan citizens for the following post.
POST OF OFFICE ASSISTANT
Area of Key Responsibilities
- a. Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate officer(s) or divisions.
- b. Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner.
- c. Assist with stores and supply, clerical tasks, including photocopying, scanning, filing, and data entry.
- d. Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for postage.
- e. Assist in coordinating office events and meetings, including arranging logistics and refreshments.
- f. Keep the whole office area clean and organized.
Qualifications
1) Shall have passed six (06) subjects in G.C.E. Ordinary Level in not more than two (02) sittings with at least two (02) credits.
Age: Age should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years.
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS:
- a) Fixed-term contract initially for a period of three (03) years with entitlement to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF).
- b) Monthly Salary : Approximately Rs.47,800/-
- c) Remuneration package along with other benefits, enjoyed by the fixed term employees of the Authority.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- a) Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- b) Should be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of the post well and to serve in any part of the Island.
- c) Should be of excellent moral character.
- d) Familiarity with the social media will provide an advantage.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Age: limit will not apply to applicants from public corporation, statutory board, fully government owned company.
Method of Selection – Suitable candidate will be selected based on one or more interviews. Appointments will be made purely in order of merit.
Closing Date for Applications – 23rd October 2026.
Secondment: Any eligible officer in public service seeking secondment to this position is responsible for coordinating with their line Ministry to release him/her from the service on secondment basis under the prevailing provisions specified by the Ministries in charge of Public Administration, Finance and other authorities. They should submit their applications through the Heads of the respective Ministries/ Departments/ institutions.
The secondment period is initially for one (01) year, and the renewals will be subject to the job holder’s performance and other organizational requirements.
APPLICATIONS:
Eligible candidates are invited to download the Recruitment Application Form and submit the duly completed application by Registered Post to the address given below, on or before 23rd October 2026.
Click here to download the Application
The post applied for should be clearly stated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You should not attach scanned copies of your certificates. The Authority will contact you, if your application is shortlisted.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and any form of canvassing will be regarded as a disqualification.
Chairman
Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka
1st Floor – Block 5, BMICH
Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
Tel +94(0)11 2697241
Web www.dpa.gov.lk
