South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) is a globally recognized, award winning, public private partnership container terminal in Sri Lanka, that commenced operations in 1999, launching the Port of Colombo as global trade’s pre-eminent gateway hub to South Asia. Today, the terminal is one of the three operators in the Port of Colombo and continues to offer the international container shipping community, a competitive best in class service as a Global Container Terminal.
The company is a Board of Investment flagship entity with a majority of Sri Lankan shareholding, and is backed by John Keells Holdings, Maersk Group of Denmark, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Evergreen Marine of Taiwan.
A Controller Deck/Wharf is responsible for systematic execution of tasks with high precision to ensure all operations on wharf and on-board the vessels are carried out as per strict Operational and Safety guidelines. Effectively communicate with operators to ensure high levels of productivity and quality of service.
Job profile:
Coordinate/ provide input for crane operator to discharge or load containers from/ to specific locations on the sips as per the plan safely and seamlessly.
Ensure lashing/ unlashing work is carried out as per specified plan meeting requirements of the specific vessel.
Be the focal point for enforcement of the company safety practices rules and regulations in the wharf and on-board ships in order to ensure strict compliance.
Liaise with operations executives of profess/ problems during operations.
Candidate profile:
Passed G.C.E. (O/L) examination in six subjects including Mathematics and English with minimum three (03) credit passes in not more than two sittings and G.C.E. (A/L) examination with minimum three simple passes for core subjects in not more than three sittings.
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Passed G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six subjects including Mathematics and English with minimum three (03) credit passes in not more than two sittings and relevant professional qualifications from a recognized university/institute.
Excellent Oral & Written communication skills in English language.
Ability to plan, direct, monitor, lead and control specific operational tasks on board ships and on the wharf.
Minimum 03 years of work experience (local/overseas) In Port Operations/Container Yards/ Shipping Lines.
Willing to work on roaster/ shift basis (12 hours roaster day/ night including holidays/ weekends).
An attractive and competitive remuneration package awaits the selected candidate. Please email your comprehensive CV, mentioning the post you are applied for as the subject line, with details of two non-related referees, within 10 days of this advertisement, addressed to HR Manager – Organizational Development through careers@sagt.com.lk