Position Type
Full Time
Gigalingua Lanka · German Recruitment & Language School
General Manager
Operations & Sales | German Language Training & Overseas Recruitment
★ Thalawathugoda, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Location
Thalawathugoda
Reports to
Managing Director
Nationality
Sri Lankan
Gigalingua Lanka is a premier German language training centre and overseas recruitment agency, preparing Sri Lankan professionals – nurses, apprentices, and skilled workers for careers in Germany. We offer structured CEFR A1–B2 language programmes and manage end-to-end recruitment, visa, and placement processes. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven General Manager to lead our Operations & Sales division and drive the next phase of our growth.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Marketing
- Design and execute recruitment campaigns targeting nurses, apprentices, and skilled workers seeking opportunities in Germany
- Manage the full student acquisition pipeline: lead generation, counselling, enrolment, and contract signing
- Build and maintain partnerships with recruitment agencies, hospitals, vocational training centres, and corporate clients
- Set and achieve enrolment targets; monitor and report pipeline performance to the Board
- Develop marketing materials, social media presence, and outreach strategies to grow brand visibility
- Represent Gigalingua Lanka at career fairs, institutional events, and recruitment drives across Sri Lanka
Language School Operations
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of German language courses across A1–B2 levels
- Ensure a minimum 90% student attendance rate and maintain high standards of skills training and learner outcomes
- Coordinate scheduling, classroom allocation, and academic resources in alignment with the teaching panel
- Monitor student progress reports and intervene where attendance or performance targets are at risk
- Liaise with the Academic Lead to ensure curriculum delivery meets Goethe-Institut and OSD examination standards
Compliance & Process
- Ensure full compliance with SLBFE (Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment) regulations and licensing requirements
- Oversee visa applications, work permit processing, and passage management for outbound candidates
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for all recruitment files, student records, and regulatory submissions
- Coordinate with German partner institutions, embassies, and recognition bodies as required
- Ensure all contracts with students, agents, and employers comply with applicable Sri Lankan and German legal standards
Administration & Reporting
- Manage and mentor operations, sales, and administrative staff; conduct regular performance reviews
- Prepare monthly operational and financial performance reports for the Board of Directors
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all departments
- Manage vendor relationships, office operations, and procurement as required
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, student satisfaction, and placement success rates
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a senior management or operations leadership role
- Strong sales acumen with a demonstrated track record of achieving enrolment or revenue targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills in English and Sinhala
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and CRM or student management systems
- Willingness and ability to commute daily to Thalawathugoda, Western Province
Preferred Attributes
- Experience working with German institutions, embassies, or overseas recruitment partners
- Experience in the recruitment, education, or overseas employment sector
- Knowledge of the German language (any level) is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with Goethe-Institut or OSD examination frameworks and certification pathways
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across sales, academics, and administration
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-growing, target-driven environment
What we offer
✔ Attractive, performance-linked salary package (commensurate with experience)
✔ Performance bonuses tied to enrolment and placement targets
✔ A senior leadership role with direct influence on the company’s strategic direction
✔ Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team in a growing, purpose-driven organisation
✔ SLBFE-licensed employer with established institutional relationships in Germany
✔ Career growth pathway as the organisation expands its operations
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your management experience and suitability for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a structured interview.
info@gigalingualk.com
+94 11 277 4484 | +94 70 341 4729
