A “Career Opportunity” ad in Nawa-i-Waqt (Islamabad edition), 12 November 2026 (page 4, PID(I) 4311/26) invites applications for one post of Company Secretary at the head office of the Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), Islamabad. The ad describes PHDEC as a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Commerce, registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017. It is Advertisement No. PHDEC/HR/2026 on a contract basis for 3 years, with a monthly package of Rs 300,000 all-inclusive. Applications are online only, through the PHDEC Careers Portal, on or before 30 November 2026. This page covers these PHDEC jobs (November 2026): eligibility, how to apply and what the ad does not say.
Quick summary: PHDEC, Islamabad | 1 post: Company Secretary | contract, 3 years | Rs 300,000 per month, all-inclusive | member of ICAP / ICMAP / ICSP or Master’s in Business Administration / Commerce / Finance or LLB / LLM | 5 years relevant experience | max age 40 (relaxation as per Government rules) | apply online by 30 November 2026 | no written test.
In this article 10 sections
- PHDEC Jobs November 2026: Company Secretary Job Details
- Qualification, Experience and Skills
- How to Apply for PHDEC Company Secretary Jobs
- Terms of Appointment and Terms of Reference
- Contact Printed in the Ad
- Documents Checklist and Free Educativz Tools
- What the Ad Does Not Say
- Safety Note
- Karna / Nahi Karna
- PHDEC Company Secretary Jobs November 2026: FAQs
PHDEC Jobs November 2026: Company Secretary Job Details
| Organisation | Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce. A company registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017. |
| Advertisement | Advertisement No. PHDEC/HR/2026, “Career Opportunity: Company Secretary”; Nawa-i-Waqt Islamabad, 12 November 2026, page 4; PID(I) 4311/26 |
| Post and seats | Company Secretary: 01 post |
| Station | PHDEC Head Office, Islamabad |
| Job type | Contract basis, 03 years, subject to annual satisfactory performance |
| Salary | Rs 300,000 per month, all-inclusive |
| Maximum age | 40 years. Age relaxation as per Government rules. |
| Qualification | Any one of: member of ICAP / ICMAP; member of ICSP; Master’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce / Finance, or a Law graduate (LLB / LLM), from an HEC-recognised university |
| Experience | At least five (05) years of relevant post-qualification experience in company secretarial, corporate, legal or regulatory affairs |
| How to apply | Online only through the PHDEC Careers Portal (www.phdec.gov.pk/careers) |
| Last date | 30 November 2026 (Monday). Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained. |
| Selection | Shortlisting and interview. No written test. Only shortlisted candidates will be called. No TA/DA. |
Qualification, Experience and Skills
Qualification: meet any ONE of these three:
- A member of a recognised body of professional accountants: ICAP or ICMAP.
- A member of a recognised body of corporate or chartered secretaries: ICSP.
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce / Finance, or a Law graduate (LLB / LLM), from a university recognised by the HEC. Foreign degrees must come with an HEC equivalence certificate.
Experience:
- At least five years of relevant post-qualification experience in company secretarial, corporate, legal or regulatory affairs.
- Preference for candidates who have worked as Company Secretary, or in the secretariat of a public sector company or state-owned enterprise.
- Certification in corporate governance / company secretarial practice (for example PICG) is an added advantage.
Skills and competencies printed in the ad:
- Sound knowledge of the Companies Act, 2017, the PSC (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013, the 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 for PHDEC Company Secretary Jobs
You need ICAP / ICMAP / ICSP membership or a recognised Master’s (Business Administration / Commerce / Finance) / LLB / LLM, plus 5 years post-qualification experience, and be 40 or under (relaxation as per Government rules).
A detailed CV, scanned copies of attested educational and professional certificates, experience certificates, CNIC and a recent passport-size photograph.
Open the PHDEC Careers Portal (printed as www.phdec.gov.pk/careers) and upload everything. The ad accepts online applications only.
The ad says applications must be submitted on the portal on or before 30 November 2026. Do not leave it to the last evening, because portals can be slow.
Apply through proper channel or submit an NOC at the time of interview.
Tip: the ad says no written test; selection is by shortlisting and interview, so your CV and experience certificates decide whether you are called. Make the CV specific: list the boards, committees and filings you handled. This is our advice, not a printed rule.
Terms of Appointment and Terms of Reference
- Contract basis for 3 years, subject to annual satisfactory performance. After three years, extension of the contract will be done on performance and mutual agreement.
- Monthly package: Rs 300,000, all-inclusive.
- Selection through shortlisting and interview; no written test will be conducted.
- The selected applicant must submit a declaration on a non-judicial stamp paper of the required value, as per Schedule-II of the CMU Guidelines for C-Level Appointments, that he is not ineligible for the position under the fitness and prosperity requirements and the relevant provisions of Schedule-IV of the SOEs Act and Companies Act 2017.
- Detailed ToRs (duties and responsibilities) are on the PHDEC website www.phdec.gov.pk or can be requested by email from hr.recruitment@phdec.gov.pk.
- Incomplete applications, or those received after the closing date, will not be entertained. PHDEC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, or to cancel the recruitment process, without assigning any reason.
- PHDEC is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Printed in the Ad
| Contact person | Muhammad Khalid, Assistant Manager (GA & HR) |
| Office | PHDEC Head Office, Ground Floor, State Life Building No. 5, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad |
| Phone | 051-9217979 |
| muhammad.khalid@phdec.gov.pk (ToR requests: hr.recruitment@phdec.gov.pk) | |
| Website | www.phdec.gov.pk |
Documents Checklist and Free Educativz Tools
- Detailed CV; scanned attested copies of degrees and professional certificates (ICAP / ICMAP / ICSP membership or Master’s / LLB / LLM transcripts); HEC equivalence certificate if the degree is foreign; experience certificates; CNIC; recent passport-size photo; NOC if you work for a government or semi-government body.
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What the Ad Does Not Say
- The pay scale or grade. Only “Rs 300,000 all-inclusive” is printed. What “all-inclusive” covers is not explained.
- The interview date and place. Only shortlisted candidates will be called.
- Whether the 5 years can include time before a degree or membership. The ad says “post-qualification” experience; it does not say which qualification counts as the starting point.
- Gender. No restriction is printed; women are encouraged to apply.
- An application fee. None is printed.
- The exact age-relaxation rules. Only “as per Government rules” is printed.
- The closing time on 30 November 2026. Only the date is printed.
Safety Note
Read before you apply:
- Apply only through the PHDEC Careers Portal printed in the ad (www.phdec.gov.pk/careers). Type the address yourself or use the link above.
- The ad prints no fee and no bank account. Never pay anyone for this job and never share a password or OTP.
- PHDEC emails in the ad end in @phdec.gov.pk. Be careful with messages from other domains (Gmail, Yahoo and so on) that claim to be PHDEC.
- No one can promise you this job. Selection is by shortlisting and interview.
- The printed newspaper ad is the main source; if any message differs from it, follow the ad.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Apply online on the PHDEC Careers Portal, with a detailed CV and scans of attested certificates, experience certificates, CNIC and photo.
- Check you meet one of the three qualification options and have 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Get an HEC equivalence certificate ready if your degree is from abroad.
- If you work in a government or semi-government body, arrange an NOC or apply through your proper channel.
- Submit before 30 November 2026, ideally a few days earlier, and keep a screenshot of the confirmation.
Nahi karna:
- Do not send paper applications: the ad accepts online applications only.
- Do not apply if you are over 40 and do not qualify for age relaxation.
- Do not leave out documents: incomplete applications will not be entertained.
- Do not pay money to anyone; no fee is printed.
- Do not expect a written test or TA/DA.
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PHDEC Company Secretary Jobs November 2026: FAQs
Which organisation is hiring?
The Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Commerce as printed in the ad. The post is at its head office in Islamabad.
How many posts are advertised?
One post: Company Secretary, on a contract basis for 3 years.
What is the salary?
Rs 300,000 per month, all-inclusive.
What is the last date to apply?
30 November 2026, online through the PHDEC Careers Portal.
What qualification is needed?
Any one of: member of ICAP / ICMAP; member of ICSP; or a Master’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce / Finance, or a Law graduate (LLB / LLM), from an HEC-recognised university. Foreign degrees need an HEC equivalence certificate.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in company secretarial, corporate, legal or regulatory affairs. Experience as Company Secretary in a public sector company or state-owned enterprise is preferred. PICG certification is an added advantage.
What is the age limit?
40 years, with age relaxation as per Government rules.
Is there a written test?
No. Selection is through shortlisting and interview, and only shortlisted candidates will be called. No TA/DA is admissible.
I work in a government or semi-government job. Can I apply?
Yes, but you must apply through proper channel or submit an NOC at the time of interview.
Where can I get the detailed ToRs?
On the PHDEC website www.phdec.gov.pk, or by email from hr.recruitment@phdec.gov.pk.
