Assistant - Administration

Role summary

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The Assistant – Administration supports daily office and site administration, including documentation, scheduling, data entry, correspondence, records management, meeting coordination, and general staff assistance. Candidates are typically expected to have a relevant school, certificate, or diploma qualification, good computer literacy, and practical knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong communication, organization, time-management, confidentiality, and attention to detail are important. The role may require coordinating with departments, vendors, visitors, and employees while ensuring administrative procedures are followed. Previous experience in an administrative, office-support, or manufacturing environment would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be dependable, professional, service-oriented, and willing to work according to company policies and operational requirements.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s largest apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. Established in 1987, the group supplies innovative clothing and related products to leading international brands. Its operations span design, product development, manufacturing, logistics, and supply-chain services across several countries. MAS is widely recognized for its emphasis on innovation, sustainability, ethical manufacturing, employee development, and workplace inclusion. The company operates through a broad network of manufacturing facilities and employs a large workforce in Sri Lanka and overseas. Administrative employees support the smooth running of factories, offices, and corporate functions by coordinating people, information, facilities, and routine business activities. Working at MAS can provide exposure to a structured multinational organization, modern manufacturing practices, and career opportunities across administration, operations, human resources, technology, engineering, and management.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel manufacturing, information technology, tourism, logistics, finance, engineering, healthcare, education, and business services. Colombo and nearby industrial zones generally provide the widest employment options, while regional cities offer a slower pace and lower living costs. Sri Lankan culture is diverse, with Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and other communities, and daily life reflects Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian traditions. English is commonly used in business, while Sinhala and Tamil are the main local languages. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal and hill-country communities, with generally affordable food and transport. Foreign nationals normally require an appropriate employment visa or residence authorization arranged with employer support; tourist status does not permit regular employment. Relocating candidates should confirm work-permit rules, accommodation, healthcare, taxation, and schooling requirements before moving.