Open University of Sri Lanka Operations Assistant Vacancy 2026

The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), Faculty of Education, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Post of Operations Assistant (On Contract) at the Department of Educational Leadership and Management.
📌 Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka
🎓 Faculty: Faculty of Education
🏢 Department: Department of Educational Leadership and Management
💼 Position: Operations Assistant (On Contract)
💰 Monthly Allowance: Rs. 30,000
📅 Initial Appointment: 6 Months
📈 Extension: Up to 4 Years based on performance
📧 Application Method: Email
⏰ Closing Date: 04 October 2026
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🎓 Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- Six (6) passes at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in one sitting
OR
- NVQ Level 4 or an equivalent qualification
Applicants should also have the ability to read and understand English.
💰 Remuneration
A fixed monthly allowance of Rs. 30,000, inclusive of the Cost of Living (COL) allowance.
ETF and EPF benefits are also provided.
📅 Duration of Appointment
The appointment will initially be made for a period of six (6) months.
The appointment may be extended for up to four (4) years based on performance.
🕐 Working Days & Hours
Regular Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 8.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
As the Open University is an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, selected candidates must be willing to perform duties on weekends and holidays when required.
📧 How to Apply
Suitably qualified applicants should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Scanned copies of educational certificates
- Scanned copies of other relevant certificates
Applications should be sent via email to:
The subject of the email should be:
“Application for the post of Operation Assistant (On Contract)”
⏰ Closing Date
Applications must be submitted on or before:
04 October 2026
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates, and qualified shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
📞 Inquiries
Mr. W.M.S. Weerakoon
Head, Department of Educational Leadership and Management
Faculty of Education
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Telephone: 011-2881168
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
