Port Qasim Authority (PQA) – Overview
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) is a prominent government organization responsible for managing and operating Port Qasim, Pakistan’s second-largest deep-sea port located in Bin Qasim, Karachi.
These positions are being offered on an initial 2-year contract basis, extendable based on performance and organizational needs. The authority is seeking highly qualified, experienced, and motivated professionals from various provinces of Pakistan, with strict adherence to provincial and merit quotas.
Employment Type: Contract Basis – 2 Years (Extendable)
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Port Qasim Authority (PQA) invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions:
| S.No | Position | Scale | No. of Posts | Qualification & Experience | Domicile | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager (HRM) | BPS-19 | 1 | MBA HR / Master’s in Public Admin or Social Sciences (2nd Class) + 12 yrs experience | KPK | 45 |
| 2 | Manager (Industrial Relations) | BPS-19 | 1 | Master’s in Admin/Social Sciences or LLB (2nd Class) + 12 yrs experience | Balochistan | 45 |
| 3 | Manager (Cargo Operations) | BPS-19 | 1 | Master’s in Economics/Stats/MBA (Marketing) + 12 yrs experience | Punjab | 45 |
| 4 | Pilot/Tug Commander | BPS-19 | 5 | Master Mariner (STCW 1995) + 2 yrs sea command experience | Punjab=2, KPK=1, GB/FATA=1, Merit=1 | 45 |
| 5 | Manager (Mechanical) | BPS-19 | 1 | BE Mechanical + 12 yrs experience | Punjab | 45 |
| 6 | Manager (Anti Encroachment Cell) | BPS-19 | 1 | Master’s in Social Sciences/MBA + 12 yrs security exp or Retired Armed Forces | Punjab | 45 |
| 7 | Senior Medical Officer | BPS-19 | 1 | MBBS (PMDC registered) + 12 yrs experience | Merit | 45 |
| 8 | Deputy Manager (Estate) | BPS-18 | 2 | Master’s in Social Sciences/BE Civil/Architecture + 5 yrs experience | Merit=1, Punjab=1 | 40 |
| 9 | Deputy Manager (Survey/Land) | BPS-18 | 1 | BE Civil + 5 yrs survey experience | Punjab | 40 |
| 10 | Operation Room Officer | BPS-18 | 2 | Master’s in Stats/Econ/Commerce or First Mate Certificate + 5 yrs sea experience | Balochistan=1, GB/FATA=1 | 40 |
| 11 | Dredging Inspector | BPS-18 | 1 | First Mate/Second Engineer Certificate + 5 yrs experience | Balochistan | 40 |
| 12 | Executive Engineer (Dev) | BPS-18 | 1 | BE Civil + 5 yrs experience | Punjab | 40 |
| 13 | Senior IT Officer | BPS-18 | 1 | Master’s in CS/IT + 5 yrs experience | Sindh (R) | 40 |
| 14 | Deputy Manager (Legal/Contract) | BPS-18 | 1 | LLB + 5 yrs experience | Merit | 40 |
| 15 | Fire Fighting Officer | BPS-18 | 1 | Bachelor’s + Fire Officer Certificate + 3 yrs firefighting experience | Sindh (R) | 40 |
| 16 | Assistant Public Relations Officer | BPS-17 | 1 | Master’s in Journalism/IR + 5 yrs experience | Sindh (U) | 30 |
| 17 | Assistant Manager (Internal Audit) | BPS-17 | 1 | MBA (Finance)/M.Com + 3 yrs experience | Merit | 30 |
| 18 | Assistant Manager (Imports) | BPS-17 | 1 | MBA (Marketing)/M.Com + 3 yrs cargo handling experience | KPK | 30 |
| 19 | Assistant Manager (Software Development) | BPS-17 | 1 | MCS/MIT + 3 yrs programming experience | Merit | 30 |
How to Apply for Port Qasim Authority job:
- Download Application Form:
Obtain the prescribed application form from the official Port Qasim Authority website: www.pqa.gov.pk or contact the HRM Directorate. - Prepare Your Application Package:
Your application should include:- Duly filled application form
- Attested copies of all educational and professional documents
- CNIC copy
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly mentioning post-applied and contact details
- Submission Method:
- Send your application through courier/postal service only to the address mentioned below.
- No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
- Each post requires a separate application.
Send to:
Director (HRM),
Port Qasim Authority,
Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020
Deadline: Within 15 days of the publication date
Last Date 30 Apr 2025
IGeneral Instructions of Port Qasim Authority:
No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the test/interview.
The contract is for two years initially and is extendable based on performance.
No claim for regularization of service shall be entertained.
Candidates currently employed in government/semi-government/autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) with their application.
Age relaxation will be provided as per Port Qasim Authority rules and government policies.
Only post-qualification experience will be considered.
Incomplete, late, or unsigned applications will be rejected.
The Authority reserves the right to cancel, reduce or increase the number of vacancies at any stage without assigning any reason.
Quota for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities will be observed as per government policy.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) job advertisemt:
For Queries:
Director (HRM)
Phone: 021-99272167, 021-99272223
Website: www.pqa.gov.pk (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes, but you must submit separate applications for each post with clearly marked envelopes.
Q2: Is online application submission allowed?
No, only hard copy applications sent via courier/post are accepted.
Q3: Can I submit my application after the deadline?
Late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Q4: What if I don’t receive a call for an interview?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not shortlisted, you will not receive further communication.
Q5: Will I be considered for permanent employment?
These are contract-based roles for 2 years, extendable depending on performance. There is no guarantee of regularization.
