Overview
People’s Bank is hiring a Secretarial Assistant. The appointment is on a contract basis, and the selected candidate receives an all-inclusive monthly allowance of Rs. 55,000.
Responsibilities
- Keep sensitive banking information and official records confidential, with close attention to detail
- Manage correspondence, phone calls, emails, visitors and internal coordination
- Type and prepare letters, reports, briefs and official documents that meet bank standards and procedures
- Manage calendars, appointments and meetings, and follow up on pending actions
- Multitask while keeping physical and digital filing systems organized for easy retrieval
- Organize meetings, prepare agendas, record and distribute minutes, and coordinate logistics for events, workshops and internal initiatives
Key requirements
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in secretarial practices or typing
- At least 1 year of experience as a secretary or typist in a reputed institution (internship period included)
- Age below 35 as at the closing date
Key competencies
- Language and typing proficiency in Sinhala or Tamil, and English
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Administrative and secretarial skills
- Computer skills, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and email
Terms
Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview. Performance is evaluated annually.
How to apply
Fill in the application form on the Career page of the People’s Bank website (www.peoplesbank.lk) and submit it on or before 26 October 2026. An email confirmation is sent on receipt. If you do not receive one within a reasonable time, call 011 3741421 or 011 3741420.
Applications sent by post, email or any other route will be disregarded. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Deputy General Manager (Human Resources)
People’s Tower, Level 14, No. 374, Dr. Colvin R. de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02
