PHDEC Company Secretary Job in Islamabad – Apply by 30 November 2026

Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), a state-owned enterprise under the Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce, invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for one Company Secretary position at its Head Office in Islamabad. Advertisement No. PHDEC/HR/2026.

PHDEC is registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017 and works for the development and promotion of Pakistan’s horticulture sector.

Position and Appointment Terms

Position: Company Secretary — one vacancy.
Duty station: PHDEC Head Office, Islamabad.
Maximum age: 40 years, with age relaxation under government rules.
Contract duration: Three years, subject to satisfactory annual performance. Extension after three years will depend on performance and mutual agreement.
Monthly salary: Rs. 300,000, all-inclusive.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet any one of the following requirements:

• Membership of a recognized body of professional accountants, such as ICAP or ICMAP.
• Membership of a recognized body of corporate or chartered secretaries, such as ICSP.
• A master’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Finance, or a law qualification, LLB or LLM, from an HEC-recognized university. Foreign degrees must be accompanied by an HEC equivalence certificate.

Experience

• At least five years of relevant post-qualification experience in company secretarial, corporate, legal or regulatory affairs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience as Company Secretary or in the Secretariat of a public-sector company or state-owned enterprise.
• Certification in corporate governance or company secretarial practice, such as PICG certification, will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Sound knowledge of the Companies Act, 2017; PSC (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013; SOEs (Governance & Operations) Act, 2023; and SECP regulations.
• Excellent drafting, communication and minute-writing skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality and the ability to work with the Board and senior management.

How to Apply

Apply online through the PHDEC Careers Portal at www.phdec.gov.pk/careers on or before 30 November 2026. Upload a detailed CV, scanned copies of attested educational and professional certificates, experience certificates, CNIC and a recent passport-size photograph.

Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel or submit an NOC at the time of interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.

Selection will be through shortlisting and interview; no written test will be conducted.

Terms of Reference and Eligibility Declaration

Detailed Terms of Reference, including duties and responsibilities, are available at www.phdec.gov.pk and may also be requested by email at hr.recruitment@phdec.gov.pk.

The selected applicant must submit a declaration on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value under Schedule-II of the CMU Guidelines for C-Level Appointments, confirming that they are not ineligible for appointment to the relevant position under the fitness and propriety requirements and the relevant provisions of Schedule-IV of the SOEs Act and the Companies Act, 2017.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be entertained. PHDEC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, or cancel the recruitment process, without assigning a reason. PHDEC is an equal-opportunity employer; women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Details

Muhammad Khalid
Assistant Manager (GA & HR)
Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
Head Office, Ground Floor, State Life Building No. 5, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad
Email: muhammad.khalid@phdec.gov.pk
Telephone: 051-9217979
Website: www.phdec.gov.pk

Publication reference: PID(I)4317/26.