Every role on this page is pre-filtered for Part-Time hours and Zero Prior Experience Required. Earn secondary income, build your CV, and keep up with coursework.
Shift Flexibility
Evening (5 PM – 10 PM), weekend retail/hospitality, and remote assignments designed to avoid lecture clashes.
EPF / ETF Rights
Under Sri Lankan law, private part-time workers are legally entitled to 8% EPF deduction + 12% employer EPF + 3% ETF.
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Verified part-time vacancies requiring zero prior experience. Interview directly via fast-track online application or employer WhatsApp.
UrgentJobsColombo
Help manage social channels, schedule posts, and coordinate creative assets for retail and consumer brand campaigns.
LKR 40,000 - LKR 55,000 / month
Posted 116d ago
Closes today
UrgentJobsColombo
Urgent opening for a Female Personal Trainer to conduct wellness and fitness sessions for female clients in Colombo 03. No prior experience is required; training will be provided.
LKR 60,000 - 120,000 / month
Posted 119d ago
Closes today
UrgentJobsColombo
We’re seeking a passionate Content Creator to join our dynamic marketing team and bring influencer campaigns to life! This part-time role is tailor-made for ambitious females who want to dive into the world of digital storytelling and social media wizardry.
LKR 70,000 - LKR 120,000 / month
Posted 174d ago
Closes today
UrgentJobsColombo
Join a fast-moving team in Colombo and take ownership of the day to day work that keeps the role moving forward.
LKR 50,000 - LKR 120,000 / month
Posted 176d ago
Closes today
Dockyard Digital
Are you more than just a scheduler? Are you the organizational force who also brings effortless joy, genuine connection, and a dash of irresistible charisma? We are looking for more than an assistant we are looking for a Partner in Productivity. This is a high-touch role supporting a demanding executive where the PA must be equally good in mastering the art of personal connection.
LKR 65,000 - LKR 119,997 / month
Posted 180d ago
Closes today
UrgentJobsColombo
UrgentJobsColombo is hiring a part-time Data Entry / Virtual Assistant to work from home, keeping simple records, sheets, and messages up to date for a busy Colombo-based team.
LKR 50,000 - 75,000 / month
Posted 6d ago
Closes in 24 days
UrgentJobsColombo
UrgentJobsColombo is seeking a fluent Mandarin and English speaker for part-time, on-site translation and interpreting work in Colombo 03.
LKR 80,000 - 120,000 / month
Posted 86d ago
Closes today
UrgentJobsColombo
UrgentJobsColombo is hiring a part-time assistant in Borlesgamuwa for day-to-day support work. This role suits someone reliable, organized, and available for flexible part-time hours.
LKR 60,000 - 80,000 / month
Posted 106d ago
Closes today
UrgentJobsColombo
UrgentJobsColombo is placing part-time security guards with businesses and residential properties in Colombo 03. Day shifts available; no prior experience required for residential posts.
LKR 2,200 - 3,800 / day
Posted 179d ago
Closes today
UrgentJobsColombo
UrgentJobsColombo is placing general helpers with warehouses, offices, and households in Battaramulla on daily-pay terms. No experience required.
LKR 1,800 - 3,000 / day
Posted 179d ago
Closes today
Student Work Advice
Important details on labour rights, wage regulations, and study-work balance.
Yes. Any individual over the age of 18 (and individuals aged 16-18 under restricted light employment rules) can legally work part-time in Sri Lanka. Neither Sri Lankan labour law nor university regulations prohibit undergraduate students from taking up part-time, weekend, or evening employment.
Yes, in almost all corporate employment. Under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Act No. 15 of 1958 and the Employees' Trust Fund (ETF) Act No. 46 of 1980, part-time and temporary employees in private establishments are legally covered from their very first working day. Employers must deduct 8% from your earnings and contribute 12% to EPF, plus 3% to ETF on your behalf. Official university-prescribed academic trainees or casual interns with formal institution agreements may be treated under specific trainee allowance guidelines.
Most students choose evening shifts (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM), weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday 8-hour blocks), or flexible remote/hybrid roles. Popular options in Colombo include evening customer operations, barista and hospitality shifts, weekend retail coordination, and after-hours tutoring.
Always inform the employer during your initial interview that you are an active student. Request flexibility for study leave during mid-terms and finals. As a general rule, working 15 to 20 hours per week allows you to earn substantial income (LKR 35,000 to 75,000/month) while maintaining good academic standing.
No. All jobs listed on this page are pre-filtered for 'No prior experience required'. Employers prioritize candidates who are punctual, energetic, fluent in English/Sinhala/Tamil, and willing to learn on the job.
Payment schedules depend on the role: retail, event, and hospitality jobs often pay on a daily or weekly basis (LKR 1,500 – 3,500 per shift), while office support, tutoring, and tech roles generally pay monthly via direct bank transfer.
