General Manager and Assistant Manager Vacancies at Punjab Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department

About the role

The Government of Punjab's Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department (SDED) invites applications for 11 positions in the Strategic Planning Unit (SPU). These positions support strategic planning, departmental policy and coordination, strategy formulation, performance monitoring, and alignment of skills initiatives with labour-market needs. Responsibilities also include coordinating the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem and overseeing PSDF, TEVTA, PVTC, PSDA, and PTEF to develop a unified provincial skills framework.

Appointments will be on a contract basis for three years. The competent authority may extend the appointment subject to satisfactory performance.

Posts and vacancies

Each post has one vacancy. The four General Manager posts carry MPS-II. Their pay package is Rs. 225,290 with an annual increase of Rs. 26,760. Each Assistant Manager post carries a lump-sum pay package of Rs. 145,000 with a 10% annual increase.

Eligibility

Qualifications must be from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), or be an equivalent qualification recognized by HEC.

• General Manager, Admin: PhD in Public Policy, Development Studies, Public Administration, Labor Economics, Educational Leadership and Management, or Engineering, with eight years of professional experience in the relevant field; alternatively, 16 years of education in these disciplines with ten years of relevant professional experience.

• General Manager, Marketing & Branding: PhD in Marketing, Public Policy, Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Labor Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Educational Leadership and Management, Business Management, or Management Sciences, with eight years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 16 years of education in these disciplines with ten years of relevant professional experience.

• General Manager, Business Development: PhD in Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Management Sciences, Public Policy, Project Management, or Social Sciences, with eight years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Public Policy, Engineering, Social Sciences, or Project Management, with ten years of relevant professional experience.

• General Manager, Finance: PhD in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Sciences, or Social Sciences, with eight years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 16 years of education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Sciences, or Social Sciences, or CA, ACCA, or CPA, with ten years of relevant professional experience.

• Assistant Manager, Policy & Planning: 16 years of education in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Marketing, or Finance.

• Assistant Manager, Manpower Care: 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Computer Science, ICT, Marketing, Finance, or Engineering.

• Assistant Manager, Public Private Partnership & Industry Employers: 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Finance, Human Resource Management, Statistics, or Engineering.

• Assistant Manager, Content Writer: 16 years of education in Mass Communication, English, Social Sciences, or Computer Science.

• Assistant Manager, Local Employment: 16 years of education in Economics, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Computer Science, ICT, Marketing, or Finance.

• Assistant Manager, Overseas Employment (Research & Development): 16 years of education in Public Policy, Marketing, Development Studies, Public Administration, Economics, Business Management, Management Sciences, or Social Sciences.

• Assistant Manager, Finance & Resource Mobilization: 16 years of education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, or Psychology, with experience in one or more of the following areas: budgeting, costing, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis; public financial management systems and project budget cycles; or managing large programme grants and ensuring fiscal accountability.

• Assistant Manager, Assessment & Quality Assurance: 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 Education.

The upper age limit is 50 years for General Manager posts and 40 years for Assistant Manager posts. Candidates must have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, together with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. International candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required 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; cross-departmental communication and coordination; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation and reporting.

Manpower Care and 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 for efficient placement coordination; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for scheduling and communication; and accounting knowledge for invoices and financial records.

Public Private Partnership & Industry Employers: Partnership structuring, contract management, and memorandum of understanding drafting; operational coordination and relationships with multiple stakeholders; monitoring key performance indicators, 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; cross-departmental communication and coordination; understanding of governance, public administration, and policy frameworks; content management across digital and print platforms; critical thinking and presenting complex information clearly to general audiences; and Microsoft Office for documentation and presentations.

Overseas Employment (Research & Development): Strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and labour-market linkages; negotiation and communication with overseas employers; direct broker relationship management; marketing campaign design and execution for international placement; and coordination and employer outreach for international placement.

How to apply

Submit the prescribed application form online at https://sded.punjab.gov.pk/spu/ by 30 November 2026.

Each application must include the following documents in PDF format:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.

• Attested copies of educational certificates and degrees.

• A recent passport-size photograph.

Candidates serving in government or semi-government organizations must provide a no-objection certificate. Candidates holding foreign degrees must submit an equivalence certificate issued by HEC.

Any discrepancy in credentials or criminal proceedings pending at any forum must be specifically declared. Candidates will be shortlisted according to the eligibility criteria, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Incomplete applications will not be entertained. No travelling or daily allowance is admissible.

The department reserves the right to fill or abolish any post, or to withhold the appointment process. Terms and conditions of appointment will be settled separately.

Contact: Section Officer (General), Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of Punjab, 21-A H Block, Dr. Mateen Fatima Road, Gulberg-II, Lahore. Telephone: 042-99332651.

Important dates

The closing date for online applications is 30 November 2026.