Overview

Job Opportunity: Secretarial Assistant at People’s Bank Sri Lanka

People’s Bank, a leading financial institution in Sri Lanka with over six decades of service, is seeking a talented and dynamic individual to join their team as a Secretarial Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to grow within a prestigious banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Secretarial Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth administrative operations. Key tasks include:

  • Administrative Support: Managing correspondence, phone calls, emails, and internal coordination.

  • Documentation: Proficiency in typing and preparing letters, reports, briefs, and official documents.

  • Time Management: Managing calendars, appointments, and meetings with timely follow-ups.

  • Organization: Maintaining well-organized physical and digital filing systems.

  • Meeting Coordination: Organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and recording/distributing minutes.

Key Requirements

To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

  • Education: Possess an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in secretarial practices/typing.

  • Experience: At least 01 year of experience as a secretary or typist in a reputed institution (including internship periods).

  • Age: Should be below 35 years as of the closing date of applications.

Key Competencies

  • Language and Typing proficiency in Sinhala/Tamil and English.

  • High level of Confidentiality & Integrity.

  • Strong Communication & Interpersonal skills.

  • Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Email).

Remuneration & Contract Details

  • Monthly Allowance: An all-inclusive monthly allowance of Rs. 55,000/-.

  • Selection Process: Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.

  • Appointment: On a contract basis with annual performance evaluations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply:

  1. Visit the Career page of the People’s Bank website to fill out the Application Form.

  2. Send the completed application along with your CV and supporting documents (total size must be less than 2 MB).

  3. Email Address: recruitment@peoplesbank.lk

  4. Subject Line: Clearly state the post applied for in the subject line.

Closing Date for Applications: 27.04.2026

Note: If you do not receive an email confirmation of receipt within a reasonable time, you may inquire via telephone at 011 3741420 or 011 3741421.

Contact Address: Deputy General Manager (Human Resources) People’s Bank – Level 14 No. 374, Dr. Colvin R. de Silva Mawatha Colombo – 02.

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@peoplesbank.lk