Last Updated: 8 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Two advertisements of Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KSEW), published on page 22 of Express (Karachi edition, 8 Nov 2026): Ad 1, Position Vacant and Ad 2, Positions Vacant. Official careers page: www.karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers.
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Last date is NOT printed. Ad 1 (Chief Staff Officer) asks for applications within 7 days of publication; Ad 2 (the other 44 posts) within 15 days. Counting from 8 November 2026, our count is about 15 November 2026 for Ad 1 and about 23 November 2026 for Ad 2. Treat these as estimates and apply early.
Quick answer: KSEW (Karachi Shipyard) has two ads for 45 contract posts in total: 1 Chief Staff Officer (Deputy General Manager) and 44 posts across 14 positions, including 25 CO2 Welders, 4 Technical Assistants (Safety), 4 Electricians, and managers, supervisors and assistants. Apply online at www.karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers or send your CV by courier to the HR Department, West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi-74000.
45 posts Contract basis Karachi Apply online or courier 25 CO2 Welders
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Karachi Shipyard (KSEW) Jobs November 2026: Details at a Glance
| Organization | Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KSEW), West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi |
| Ads | Ad 1: “Position Vacant” (1 post). Ad 2: “Positions Vacant” (14 positions, 44 posts). Both on a contract basis |
| Total posts | 45 (1 + 44), our count from the tables |
| Place | Karachi (the ads give the Karachi address; they do not name a posting location for each post) |
| How to apply | Online through the KSEW website (www.karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers) or by courier to the HR Department |
| Time limit | Ad 1: within seven (07) days of publication. Ad 2: within fifteen (15) days of publication |
| Selection | Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test / interview |
| TA / DA | No TA / DA for appearing in the test / interview |
Ad 1: Chief Staff Officer (Deputy General Manager), 1 Post
| Position | Chief Staff Officer (Deputy General Manager), 1 post, contract basis |
| Qualification | Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Marine or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree / MBA from a recognized institution will be preferred. |
| Experience | Minimum 15 years of progressive professional experience in a relevant corporate, industrial, engineering or business environment, including at least 5 to 7 years in senior management or leadership positions in national defence organizations i.e. Pakistan Navy or Armed Forces institutions. Preference will be given to retired Armed Forces candidates. |
| Also needed | Strong understanding of corporate governance, organizational structures, business operations, strategic planning, risk management and performance monitoring; and the ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively with the Board, government authorities, customers, business partners, senior management and other key stakeholders. |
| Age | Up to 55 years (relaxable for outstanding candidates) |
Key responsibilities printed in the ad (in plain words):
- Give timely analysis, insights and actionable recommendations to support the MD’s strategic and operational decisions.
- Monitor the MD’s decisions, track key deliverables and ensure timely execution through interdepartmental coordination.
- Lead the MD’s assigned strategic projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor key organizational risks, ensure timely escalation, and keep the MD Secretariat operations effective, confidential and efficient.
Our reading: this is the Managing Director’s right-hand post. It suits a senior retired officer or a senior manager with defence-sector leadership experience. A 16-year degree alone is not enough: the 15-year and 5 to 7-year leadership conditions are the real filter.
Ad 2: All 14 Positions and 44 Posts (Qualification, Experience, Age)
All of these posts are on contract basis. The relaxation rule (point 2 of Ad 2): “Relaxation in age limit will be given for outstanding candidates.”
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience (as printed) | Age up to |
| Manager (Deck & Hold / Accommodation) | 1 | BE / B.Tech / DAE (Mechanical / Ship Construction / Hull / Naval Architecture) from a recognized institution | 8 to 10 years for BE, 10 to 15 years for B.Tech, 15 to 20 years for DAE, in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine outfitting or related industry; practical experience in deck and accommodation outfitting (deck machinery, HVAC and ducting, hatches, foundations, paneling, ceilings, insulation, furniture, galley fittings). Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines, MS Office preferred | 45 years |
| Assistant Programmer (EDP) | 1 | BS (Computer Science) or equivalent | At least 3 years in Oracle EBS / legacy, (Apex), custom forms & reports; able to debug forms / reports in a large-scale setup independently. Knowledge of computerized accounting software (QuickBooks, Peachtree, Oracle) and managerial skills preferred | 45 years |
| AM (Planning) | 1 | BE / B.Tech / DAE (Mechanical / Ship Construction) or equivalent | More than 3 years for BE, 10 years for B.Tech, 15 to 20 years for DAE, in ship planning, estimation, working details, material estimation and scheduling, preferably in shipbuilding or heavy engineering. Understanding of production drawings, specifications, BOQs; proven experience in foreign shipyards preferred | 45 years |
| AM (Stores) | 1 | BBA / BS (Supply Chain Management) / Intermediate from a recognized institution | More than 3 years for BS, 15 to 20 years for Intermediate candidates, in a relevant field. Proficiency in ERP / IFS and MS Office preferred | 55 years |
| Senior Supervisor (Procurement) | 1 | B.Com / BBA from an HEC-recognized university | At least 8 to 10 years in a relevant field; MS Office with hands-on ERP experience preferred | 45 years |
| Senior Supervisor (Stores) | 1 | B.Com / BBA from an HEC-recognized university | At least 8 to 10 years in a relevant field; MS Office with hands-on ERP experience preferred | 45 years |
| Supervisor (Electrical) | 1 | B.Tech / DAE (Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics) from a recognized institution | 5 to 10 years in electrical maintenance; hands-on reading of technical drawings and electrical fault diagnosis preferred | 45 years |
| Supervisor (Paint Shop) | 1 | DAE (Mechanical) or equivalent | 5 to 10 years in industrial painting / paint shop, preferably in a heavy industrial or shipbuilding environment (painting procedures, surface preparation, coating systems, drawings). Ability to lead a team preferred | 45 years |
| Supervisor (Safety) | 1 | B.Tech (Hons.) in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Industrial or equivalent from a recognized institution | 5 years in Safety / HSE, preferably in shipbuilding, heavy engineering, manufacturing or construction. Knowledge of PPE, Permit to Work (PTW), hot work, working at height, lifting and confined spaces, MS Office preferred | 45 years |
| Technical Assistant (Safety) | 4 | DAE (Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial) or equivalent from a recognized institution | Minimum 3 years in Safety / HSE activities, preferably in shipbuilding, heavy engineering, manufacturing or construction. Knowledge of PPE, fire safety, hot work, lifting, working at height, confined spaces and general industrial safety practices, MS Office preferred | 45 years |
| Office Assistant | 1 | Graduate from an HEC-recognized institution | At least 3 years in office administration, record keeping and correspondence, preferably in an industrial / engineering environment. Strong MS Office and ERP / IFS knowledge preferred | 45 years |
| Sub-Assistant | 1 | Intermediate | Minimum 2 years in a relevant field; must be computer literate with good typing speed; MS Office preferred | 35 years |
| CO2 Welder | 25 | Primary / Middle | Should have 2 years of CO2 welding experience in heavy industry. Relevant trade certification preferred | 45 years |
| Electrician | 4 | DAE (Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics) / Matric | Minimum 2 to 3 years in a relevant field; wireman license preferred | 35 years |
Posts check (our count): 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1 = 9 single posts, then 4 (Technical Assistant Safety) + 1 + 1 + 25 (CO2 Welder) + 4 (Electrician) = 44 in Ad 2. Add the 1 Chief Staff Officer from Ad 1 = 45 posts.
Two age exceptions to remember: AM (Stores) allows up to 55 years, while Sub-Assistant and Electrician are limited to 35 years (upper-age relaxation is promised for outstanding candidates). Every other post in Ad 2 says up to 45 years.
Last Date: Our Count from the 8 November Publication
| Ad | Time limit printed | Our count from 8 Nov 2026 |
| Ad 1: Chief Staff Officer (DGM) | Within 7 days from the date of publication | About 15 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Ad 2: 14 positions, 44 posts | Within 15 days from the date of publication | About 23 November 2026 (Monday) |
Our count only. KSEW does not print a calendar date. Courier applications must reach the HR Department in time, so post them early. If you apply online, do it in the first days.
How to Apply: Online or by Courier (Same for Both Ads)
Match your qualification, experience and age with the table above. Experience conditions differ for BE, B.Tech and DAE holders in several posts.
Open the KSEW official website careers page: www.karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers and follow the instructions there.
Send your CV along with your application, 02 passport size photographs, copies of educational certificates / diploma / degree duly verified from the concerned Board / HEC, and CNIC & Domicile copies to: Human Resources Department (Ad 1) / General Manager (Human Resources) (Ad 2), Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd, West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi-74000.
On the application and on the courier envelope, write the exact post title (for example “CO2 Welder”). This is our practical advice, not a line from the ad.
Ad 1: within 7 days. Ad 2: within 15 days of publication (8 Nov 2026).
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test / interview. No TA / DA is admissible.
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What the Advertisements Do NOT Say
| Item | Status |
| Exact last date | Not printed (only “within 7 / 15 days of publication”) |
| Salary / pay scale | Not printed for any post |
| Contract length | Not printed (only “contract basis”) |
| Domicile / province limits | Not printed, although a Domicile copy is asked for with the application |
| Female / male preference | Not printed |
| Application fee | Not printed |
| Test / interview date and place | Not printed |
| Phone or email for queries | Not printed (use the official careers page) |
Who Should Apply
- Retired Armed Forces officers with senior leadership experience: the Chief Staff Officer post gives them preference.
- DAE and B.Tech engineers from shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy engineering and safety / HSE backgrounds.
- Skilled trade workers: the 25 CO2 Welder posts need only Primary / Middle plus 2 years of heavy-industry CO2 welding. Electrician (4 posts) needs DAE or Matric with 2 to 3 years.
- Commerce graduates with ERP / IFS exposure for procurement, stores and office posts.
- Oracle / Apex developers for the Assistant Programmer (EDP) post.
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Apply early: the windows are only 7 and 15 days | Don’t assume the date is 25 or 30 November: no such date is printed |
| Get certificates verified from the Board / HEC before sending | Don’t send unverified copies |
| Send courier with 2 passport photos, CNIC and Domicile | Don’t forget the Domicile copy, the ad asks for it |
| Write the exact post name on the application | Don’t apply for several posts with one vague letter |
| Use only the official careers page: karachishipyard.com.pk | Don’t pay anyone for a “job guarantee”: no fee is printed |
| Keep proof of courier dispatch (receipt / tracking) | Don’t expect TA / DA for the test or interview |
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Karachi Shipyard (KSEW) Jobs November 2026: FAQs
How many posts are advertised?
45 in total by our count: 1 Chief Staff Officer (Deputy General Manager) in Ad 1 and 44 posts across 14 positions in Ad 2.
What is the last date?
No calendar date is printed. Ad 1 says within 7 days of publication and Ad 2 within 15 days. From the 8 November 2026 publication, our count is about 15 November (Ad 1) and about 23 November (Ad 2).
How do I apply?
Online through www.karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers, or send your CV and application by courier to the HR Department, Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd, West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi-74000.
Which documents are needed for courier applications?
CV with application, 02 passport size photographs, verified copies of educational certificates / diploma / degree (from the Board / HEC), CNIC and Domicile.
How many CO2 Welder posts are there and what is needed?
25 posts. Primary / Middle education, 2 years of CO2 welding experience in heavy industry; trade certification is preferred. Age up to 45.
What is the age limit?
Chief Staff Officer up to 55 (relaxable for outstanding candidates). In Ad 2: AM (Stores) up to 55; Sub-Assistant and Electrician up to 35; all other posts up to 45. Age relaxation is given for outstanding candidates.
Are these permanent jobs?
Both ads say the appointments are on a contract basis. The contract period is not printed.
Is the salary mentioned?
No, neither ad prints salary or pay scale.
Who gets preference for Chief Staff Officer?
The ad says preference will be given to retired Armed Forces candidates, and asks for 5 to 7 years in senior leadership in national defence organizations such as Pakistan Navy or Armed Forces institutions.
Will I get TA / DA for the test?
No. Both ads say no TA / DA shall be admissible for appearing in the test / interview.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited. We read both advertisements published in Express (Karachi, 8 November 2026) and checked every line at zoom. Last dates marked “our count” are our own calculation. Always confirm details on the official careers page.
