Established to offer meaningful vocational training for young adults, the Sri Lanka-German Training Institute (SLGTI) in Kilinochchi is providing training programmes which are demand- driven and cater to the needs of the labour market, in accordance with the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) framework.
Eng. (Major General) P.S. Kalpa Sanjeewa (Retired)
RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, MSc (Management), MCPS, BSc Eng. (Mechanical), LLB, Attorney-at-Law, MIAE (SL), AMIE (SL), FCPM
Director – Principal, CEO, CGTTI & SLGTI
Major General (Retired) P.S. Kalpa Sanjeewa is a distinguished military officer, engineer, legal professional, and academic leader with an illustrious career spanning over three decades. An alumnus of Ananda College, Colombo, he was enlisted in the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet on 06 October 1988.
Following his training at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Ratmalana, and the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 05 October 1990.
Throughout his distinguished military career, he steadily rose through the ranks, culminating in his promotion to Major General on 02 August 2021. Prior to his retirement on 18 December 2022, he held the esteemed position of General Officer Commanding, 11 Infantry Division.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Major General Sanjeewa possesses an extensive academic background, having successfully completed numerous local and international degree programs, diplomas, and certifications:
Postgraduate Studies
- Master of Science in Management (Defence Studies) – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- Master’s in Conflict and Peace Studies – University of Colombo.
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations – Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies.
Undergraduate Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Open University of Sri Lanka.
Professional & Specialized Training
- Attorney-at-Law – Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
- National Diploma in Counselling – Sri Lanka Foundation.
- Diploma in Senior Level Defence Management – Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, India.
- Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management (PQHRM) – Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka.
- Information System Executive Course – Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology.
- Certificate Course in French Language – United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Foreign Diplomats Course – Centre for Language Education and Cooperation, China.
Professional Memberships
Major General Sanjeewa is an esteemed member of several professional organizations, reflecting his multidisciplinary expertise:
- Associate Member – Institute of Engineers of Sri Lanka (IESL).
- Member – Institute of Automotive Engineers of Sri Lanka (IAESL).
- Lifetime Member – Bar Association of Sri Lanka.
- Lifetime Member – Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka.
- Associate Member – Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka.
- Member – Professional Psychological Counsellors’ Association of Sri Lanka.
- Associate Member – Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD).
Currently serving as the Director – Principal and CEO of CGTTI & SLGTI, Major General Sanjeewa continues to contribute to the fields of education, leadership, and professional development, leveraging his diverse expertise in military strategy, engineering, law, human resource management, and international relations.
G. Tharmanathan
Principal – SLGTI
After graduating from the Ceylon – German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI) by completing a four-year full-time course, Mr. Tharmanathan completed an Automobile Engineering course at Yamagata Higher Technical Institute in Japan. Moving on to complete a Management course and a Senior Management course respectively at the Open University of Sri Lanka and Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore, he gained three years of industrial working experience at Speedway Automobiles in Singapore.
Mr. Tharmanathan also has three years work experience at Sri Lanka Transport Board as a Depot Manager, a further 12 years as the Head of Automobile Department at Kotagala Technical Institute and a total of 18 years as a Training Engineer /Senior Training Engineer /Chief Engineer in Automobile at CGTTI. Mr. Tharmanathan had also worked as an Internal Auditor for Quality Management System at CGTTI, a Focal Point Member for the Skills Sector Development Programme representing CGTTI and an Inspection Team Member representing CGTTI to locally assembled vehicles for the Ministry of Industries and Commerce. Mr. Tharmanathan boasts of over 40 years of experience in technical education and industry.
D. H. Udana Eranda
Deputy Principal /Industrial Relations and QMS
Mr. D. H. Udana Eranda studied at the University of Sabaragamuwa and earned his Bachelor’s special degree in Food Science and Technology. Mr. Eranda has more than eight years of private sector experience in the Research and Technical Management, Production and Quality Management in the areas of Food Processing, Polymer and Plastics processing and Construction Technology.
Initially he was appointed as the Head of Food Technology Department and had ensured a smooth operation whilst supervising six lecturers, two instructors and two lab assistants. In 2017, he obtained his IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, Lead Auditor Qualification. Mr. Eranda is presently on two year’s permanent leave for further studies in Malaysia.
A. B. Alfred
Registrar
Mr. A. B. Alfred was appointed as Registrar to the Sri Lanka German Training Institute in March 2018. He oversees human resource management, recruitment, staff training and development at SLGTI. He supports the Director /Principal in ensuring that SLGTI attracts the right staff with the desired profile and passion for its teaching positions, while ensuring that the staff is professionally capable in their duties.
Mr. Alfred has 15 years of experience in human resources, having held positions as District Manager, Deputy Principal – Industrial Relations (covering), Registrar, Director /Principal (covering) between 2008 and 2023. He also works as an Assessor for TVEC in the field of Mechatronics and Telecommunication Technology (NVQ Levels 5 and 6). Mr. Alfred graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Engineering from the Open University of Sri Lanka. He is an Associate Member of IESL.