Port Qasim Authority Karachi Jobs 2026
Port Qasim Authority (PQA), under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, advertised project staff positions for offshore dredging and related activities at Port Qasim, Karachi.
The recruitment covered Project Officer, Project Hydrographic Officer, Project Accountant and Project Duty Officer positions. The application period has ended, so this page is maintained as an informational reference for candidates researching the original recruitment notice.
The positions were offered on a contractual basis for an initial period of two years, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
Last Reviewed: 02 June 2026Job Summary
Available Vacancies
What We Verified
- The official recruitment title is Appointment of Project Staff – Dredging Works.
- The advertised positions are connected with offshore dredging and related project activities at Port Qasim.
- Four job titles covering a total of six posts were listed.
- Employment was contractual for an initial two-year period and could be extended based on performance and project requirements.
- The advertisement lists a lump-sum salary package but does not state the previously claimed PKR 70,000–120,000 monthly range.
- Education, experience, technical requirements and maximum age differ according to the individual position.
Post-Specific Eligibility & Requirements
Project Officer — 01 Post
- Bachelor's degree in maritime, hydrography, administration or a related field.
- Hydrographic and dredging diploma/certification and relevant experience are 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.
- Ability and willingness to work in field and offshore areas.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to manage schedules, documentation and team communications.
- Understanding of the administrative and legal framework related to the project.
Project Hydrographic Officer — 01 Post
- Bachelor's degree in maritime, hydrography or a related field.
- The advertisement lists a diploma/certification, preferably Category B, from an HEC/IHO-recognized institute in hydrography, dredging or a maritime-related field.
- Fresh graduates and former officers from the National Hydrographic Office with field experience may also apply under the stated criteria.
- Expertise in HYPACK/HYSWEEP and other survey-related tools and software.
- Exposure to pre/post dredging surveys and IHO S-44 standards.
- Experience in data acquisition, management and processing.
- Field experience involving 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 through Geodetic GNSS and conventional methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Project Accountant — 01 Post
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institute.
- Relevant fields include finance, accounting, auditing, corporate taxation, economics, business administration or another related field.
- At least 7+ years of experience in accounts handling, audit, finance, statutory compliance and taxation.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in report writing and documentation.
- Experience with financial-management systems involving invoices and payments.
- Knowledge of financial laws, taxation and relevant maritime-sector compliance requirements.
- Ability to assist with internal and external audits and prepare relevant documentation and explanations.
Project Duty Officer — 03 Posts
- Diploma/certification from an HEC-recognized institute in a maritime-related field.
- Former officers from the National Hydrographic Office with field experience may also apply according to the advertisement.
- Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, email communication and basic data handling.
- Thorough understanding of maritime safety, port operations, navigation and dredging activities.
- Two or more years of experience in VTS, port control, hydrography/dredging or a related project is preferred.
- Knowledge of dredging, hydrography and nautical operations is required.
- Fitness and readiness for day and night shift working hours.
- Ability to manage documentation, logs and reporting.
What the Advertisement Does Not Specify
Some recruitment details should not be estimated when the original notice does not provide an exact figure or universal condition.
- No exact monthly PKR salary amount is stated; the advertisement uses the term lump-sum.
- There is no single qualification that applies to every advertised position.
- There is no universal age limit for all posts; the Hydrographic Officer has a different maximum age from the other listed positions.
- Candidates should use the official advertisement whenever they need to confirm a technical or professional requirement.
Required Documents
The recruitment advertisement instructed interested candidates to submit the following material:
- Detailed CV / résumé
- Cover letter
- Attested copies of educational documents
- Attested copies of relevant professional experience documents
- Copy of CNIC
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Application Information
The original recruitment notice instructed interested candidates to send their detailed CV, cover letter, attested educational and professional experience documents, CNIC and two recent passport-size photographs within the stated application period.
The mailing recipient listed in the advertisement was:
Project Director (DW), Port Qasim Authority, Karachi
The recruitment notice also listed pd.dw@pqa.gov.pk and pd.dw8080@gmail.com as contact email addresses.
Only shortlisted candidates were to be called for a test/interview, and the advertisement stated that no TA/DA would be admissible.
Source Verification
Recruitment details on this page were cross-checked against the official Port Qasim Authority careers record and the official four-page Appointment of Project Staff – Dredging Works document.
Readers should use the official PQA sources below whenever they need to verify the original recruitment conditions.
Recruitment Advertisement
Source: Port Qasim Authority. Click the advertisement image to open the official recruitment document.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The official PQA careers record lists 19 June 2026 as the last date. This page is maintained as an informational recruitment reference.
Six posts were advertised: one Project Officer, one Project Hydrographic Officer, one Project Accountant and three Project Duty Officers.
No such range is specified in the verified official recruitment document. The advertisement states that the salary package is lump-sum.
No. Education, technical requirements, experience and maximum age vary according to the individual post.
The official recruitment document lists an age limit of up to 40 years for the Project Hydrographic Officer position.
The advertisement lists 7+ years of relevant experience in accounts handling, audit, finance, statutory compliance and taxation.
Current recruitment notices should be checked through the official Port Qasim Authority website and its careers/jobs section.
This article is provided for informational and archival purposes for job seekers. Recruitment schedules, requirements and organizational policies may change. Always verify information directly from Port Qasim Authority and the relevant official recruitment notice before taking action.
