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Punjab Skills Development Department Jobs 2026 for General Managers and Assistant Managers
Job advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 1 November 2026, listed under Lahore. The last date printed on the advertisement is Monday, 30 November 2026.
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The Government of Punjab, Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department (SD&ED), invites applications from eligible candidates for 12 contract positions in the Strategic Planning Unit (SPU). The unit supports strategic formulation, performance monitoring, and alignment of skills initiatives with labour-market needs, including coordination with TEVTA, PVTC, PSDA, and PTE.
| Position | Vacancies | Pay Package | Qualifications and Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager, Admin — MPS-I | 1 | Rs. 325,290, with Rs. 26,760 annual increase | PhD in Public Policy, Development Studies, Public Administration, Labor Economics, Educational Leadership and Management, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university, with 8 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 16 years of education in these disciplines with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience. |
| General Manager, Marketing & Branding — MPS-II | 1 | Rs. 276,290, with Rs. 26,760 annual increase | PhD in Marketing, Public Policy, Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Labor Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Educational Leadership and Management, Business Management, Management Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university, with 8 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 16 years of education in these disciplines with 10 years of relevant professional experience. |
| General Manager, Business Development — MPS-I | 1 | Rs. 325,290, with Rs. 26,760 annual increase | PhD in Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Management Sciences, Public Policy, Project Management, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university, with 8 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Public Policy, Engineering, Social Sciences, Project Management, or an equivalent qualification, with 10 years of relevant professional experience. |
| General Manager, Finance — MPS-I | 1 | Rs. 325,290, with Rs. 26,760 annual increase | PhD in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university, with 8 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 16 years of education in these disciplines, or a professional qualification such as ACMA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA, with 10 years of relevant professional experience. |
| Assistant Manager, Policy & Planning — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Marketing, Finance, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university. |
| Assistant Manager, Manpower Care — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Computer Science, ICT, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university. |
| Assistant Manager, Public Private Partnership & Industry Employment — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Finance, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university. |
| Assistant Manager, Content Writer — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Mass Communication, English, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university. |
| Assistant Manager, Local Employment — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Computer Science, ICT, Marketing, Finance, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university. |
| Assistant Manager, Overseas Employment (Research & Development) — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Public Policy, Marketing, Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Business Management, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university. |
| Assistant Manager, Finance & Resource Mobilization — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, or a professional qualification such as ACMA, ACCA, or CFA, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university, with 3 years or more of relevant experience in a public- or private-sector organization. |
| Assistant Manager, Management & Quality Assurance — Lump Sum | 1 | Rs. 145,000, with 10% annual increase | 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Computer Science, ICT, Marketing, Finance, including professional certifications, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university. |
Role-specific competencies:
Policy & Planning: Policy research, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making; understanding of governance frameworks, public administration, and regulatory processes; knowledge of international relations, political economy, and global policy trends; critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical writing; strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental coordination; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation and reporting.
Manpower Care: Graduate placement coordination and career services management; employer and client relationship management, negotiation, and communication; record-keeping, documentation, and data management; route and logistics planning principles for efficient placement coordination; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for scheduling and communication; and accounting knowledge for invoices and financial record management.
Public Private Partnership & Industry Employment: Partnership structuring, contract management, and MoU drafting; operations coordination and multi-stakeholder relationship management; KPI monitoring, compliance, and performance reporting; documentation management and regulatory compliance; communication, negotiation, and dispute resolution; and Microsoft Office for reporting, tracking, and correspondence.
Content Writer: Policy research, analytical writing, and evidence-based content development; strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental coordination; understanding of governance, public administration, and policy frameworks; content management across digital and print platforms; critical thinking and the ability to translate complex information for general audiences; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation and presentations.
Local Employment: Graduate placement coordination and career services management; employer and client relationship management, negotiation, and communication; record-keeping, documentation, and data management; route and logistics planning principles for efficient placement coordination; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for scheduling and communication; and accounting knowledge for invoices and financial record management.
Overseas Employment: Strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and labour-market linkages; negotiation, client/broker relationship management, and marketing campaign design and execution for international placement; and coordination and employer outreach for international placement.
Finance & Resource Mobilization: Experience in budgeting, costing, financial reporting, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A); familiarity with public financial management (PFM) systems and project budgeting cycles; and management of large programme grants with fiscal accountability.
Contract and age limits: Appointments are for three years and may be extended by the competent authority subject to satisfactory performance. The maximum age is 50 years for General Manager positions, serial numbers 1–4, and 40 years for Assistant Manager positions, serial numbers 5–12. Candidates must possess excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, together with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. International candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment terms and conditions will be settled separately.
How to apply: Submit the prescribed application form online at https://sded.punjab.gov.pk/spu/ by 30 November 2026. Each application must include PDF files of a detailed curriculum vitae, attested copies of educational certificates/degrees, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Other terms and conditions: Government and semi-government employees must provide a relevant NOC. Candidates holding foreign degrees must submit an equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Commission. Applicants must disclose any disciplinary or criminal proceedings pending before any forum. Shortlisting will follow the eligibility criteria, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The department reserves the right to fill or abolish any post or withhold the entire appointment process. Incomplete applications will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be admissible.
Contact: Section Officer (General), Government of the Punjab, Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, 21-A H Block, Dr. Mateen Fatima Road, Gulberg-II, Lahore. Telephone: 042-99332651. Reference: IPL-11604.
Published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 1 November 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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