Port Qasim Authority Jobs (PQA), operating under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan, has announced multiple contract-based career opportunities for qualified and experienced professionals under its Dredging Works Project. Applications are invited from motivated, skilled, and competent candidates for various positions including Project Officer, Project Hydrographic Officer, Project Accountant, and Project Duty Officer. These positions are based at Port Qasim, Karachi, and offer an excellent opportunity to contribute to offshore dredging, hydrographic surveying, maritime operations, project management, and financial administration. Interested candidates meeting the prescribed qualifications and experience criteria are encouraged to apply within the stipulated deadline.
Available Vacancies
1. Project Officer (01 Post)
Location
Port Qasim, Karachi
Employment Type
Contractual basis for 02 years (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Project Director in planning, administration, coordination, and execution of project tasks.
Qualification & Experience
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Hydrography, Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Hydrographic and dredging diploma/certification preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Experience in data management and reporting.
- Experience in project reporting and supervision.
- Willingness to work in field and offshore areas.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in managing schedules, documentation, team communications, and project coordination.
- Understanding of administrative and legal frameworks related to projects.
Age Limit
- Up to 55 years.
2. Project Hydrographic Officer (01 Post)
Location
Port Qasim, Karachi
Employment Type
Contractual basis for 02 years (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Project Director in monitoring, coordination, and execution of survey data processing, management, and report preparation.
Qualification & Experience
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Hydrography, or related field.
- Diploma/Certification (Preferably Category B) from an IHO/IEC recognized institute in Hydrography, Dredging, or Maritime-related disciplines.
- Fresh graduates and ex-officers from the National Hydrographic Office with field experience may also apply.
Required Skills
- Expertise in Hypack, Hysweep, and other survey-related software.
- Experience with dredging-related surveys (pre/post) and IHO S-44 standards.
- Knowledge of data acquisition, management, and processing.
- Field experience in bathymetric data collection, tide gauges, RTK GPS installation, calibration, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of dredging, navigational safety protocols, and IHO standards.
- Understanding of benchmarks and control points using geodetic GNSS and conventional methods.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Age Limit
- Up to 40 years.
3. Project Accountant (01 Post)
Location
Port Qasim, Karachi
Employment Type
Contractual basis for 02 years (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Project Director in project payments, internal/external audits, payment invoices, taxes, and compliance reporting.
Qualification & Experience
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s/Equivalent (16 years of education) in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Related disciplines
Required Skills
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in:
- Accounts handling
- Audit
- Finance
- Statutory compliance
- Taxation
- Experience with financial management systems (invoices, payments) and tax-efficient solutions.
- Knowledge of financial laws and tax regulations applicable to the maritime sector.
- Experience in internal/external audits, financial reporting, and risk management.
- Coordination with auditors, regulatory agencies, and finance departments.
- Expertise in documentation and report preparation.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Age Limit
- Up to 55 years.
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4. Project Duty Officer (03 Posts)
Location
Port Qasim, Karachi
Employment Type
Contractual basis for 02 years (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Project Director in real-time coordination, communication, and reporting of project activities including:
- Dredging operations
- Hydrographic survey operations
- Navigation safety
- Marine-related works
Qualification & Experience
Academic Qualification
- Diploma/Certification from HEC-recognized institute in a maritime-related field.
- Former officers from the National Hydrographic Office with field experience may also apply.
Required Skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email communication, and basic data handling.
- Thorough understanding of maritime safety, port operations, navigation, and dredging activities.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in:
- Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
- Port Control
- Hydrography
- Dredging
- Related project work
- Knowledge of dredging, hydrography, and nautical operations.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Fitness and readiness for day/night shift duties.
- Ability to manage documentation, logs, and reporting.
Age Limit
- Up to 55 years.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their
- Detailed CV
- Cover Letter
- Attested copies of educational and professional documents
- CNIC copy
- Two recent passport-size photographs
to the address below within 15 days of publication of this advertisement.
Mailing Addresses
ss: Project Director (DW), Port Qasim Authority, Karachi.
pd.dw@pqa.gov.pk and pd.dw8080@gmail.com.
Important Instructions
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.
- Original documents must be presented at the time of interview for verification.
- No TA/DA will be admissible.
- Detailed job descriptions can be downloaded from the official PQA website.
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Dear Hr,
Assalamualaikum I hope you are doing great my name is Muhammad subhan and I am from karachi.i studying in adp accounting and finance department in hamdard university.I have no experience but a very good knowledge of accounting.thank you
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Muhammad subhan.