Launch your career with Ceylon Petroleum (CPSTL’s) Management Trainee Grade A-7 – apply now by 25 Aug 2025 for a clear path to leadership and EPF/ETF benefits.
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), the premier storage and distribution facility for petroleum products in Sri Lanka, recently opened applications for the Management Trainee, Grade A-7 (Permanent) position. Offering a clear path to career growth, robust compensation, and vital industry exposure, this opportunity aims to attract capable, motivated graduates under 30 to join its dynamic team. Interested candidates must apply by 25 August 2025.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
CPSTL stands at the heart of Sri Lanka’s petroleum industry. Operating as a “common-user facility,” the company manages two primary installations and a network of bulk storage depots across the country, servicing major players such as Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Lanka Indian Oil Company, Sinopec Sri Lanka, and RM Parks.
With a mission to be South Asia’s most efficient terminal operator, CPSTL delivers storage, distribution, laboratory testing, IT services, safety, and security—all under one resilient infrastructure.
BENEFITS & TRAINEESHIP DETAILS
1. Attractive Salary & Financial Perks
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Salary Scale: Starts at Rs. 164,295, progressing through incremental steps up to Rs. 201,420
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EPF/ETF contributions: The company contributes 15% of your salary toward EPF, and 3% toward ETF, while you contribute 10%.
2. Structured Career Progression
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You begin as Management Trainee (Grade A-7) and, after a two-year training period, may be absorbed into Grade A-6 pending performance and recommendation. Once promoted, you commit to a five-year service bond, reinforced by an agreement and surety bond.
3. Competitive & Fair Selection Process
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Candidates must pass a competitive examination administered by a recognized external body.
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Final selection hinges on exam results plus interview performance
4. Access to Strategic Petroleum Infrastructure
Embarking on this traineeship means hands-on involvement with CPSTL’s core operations—from robust storage facilities and island-wide logistics to advanced laboratory testing and IT systems ensuring safety and quality control.
5. Broad Eligibility; Added Advantage for English Proficiency
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Open to youth under 30 years of age.
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Required qualifications:
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A three-year Bachelor’s General Degree (Second Class Upper Division); or
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A four-year Special Degree (Second Class Lower Division), from a UGC-recognized university or institution.
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Fluency in English counts as a plus.
WHY THIS TRAINEESHIP MATTERS
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Real-World Learning: You’ll receive immersive training within Sri Lanka’s most advanced petroleum storage and distribution operations.
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Fast-Track to Leadership: A structured path from trainee to Grade A-6 offers genuine career momentum.
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Financial Security: Competitive pay plus strong pension benefits (EPF/ETF) ensure long-term value.
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Work with Major Players: CPSTL handles operations for CPC, LIOC, Sinopec, and other major energy firms.
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Government-Linked Advantages: As a government-related entity, CPSTL provides stability, prestige, and potential for public sector learning.
CALL-TO-ACTION
Students and fresh graduates, don’t miss this chance to launch a meaningful career in energy infrastructure. Here’s how you apply:
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Prepare your documents:
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CV
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Copies of academic certificates
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Names and addresses of two non-related referees
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Submit by registered post to:
Human Resource Manager, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), Kolonnawa, Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka -
Clearly mark the post applied for (“Management Trainee, Grade A-7”) on the top left of the envelope.
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Ensure it reaches on or before 25 August 2025 (deadline: 25.08.2025, 4:30 PM). Incomplete applications or those lacking verification detail will be rejected.
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Selected candidates will be called for the exam and interview rounds.
