Employer: Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC)
Location: 10th Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park, Ferozepur Road, Lahore
Tenure: One-year contract, extendable (post-wise)
Application window: Online submission closes Sep 25, 2025; hard-copy dossier must reach by Sep 26, 2025 (5:00 PM). (jobify.pk)
What’s being hired?
PHEC has announced a 27-seat management intake spanning senior leadership to mid/entry roles, with fixed monthly packages from PKR 50,000 to PKR 350,000 and age limits varying up to 65 years (by post). (jobify.pk)
Seat matrix (titles • max age • package • seats)
- Director General (Finance & Planning) • 65y • 350,000 • 1
- Director General (HRD & Monitoring) • 65y • 350,000 • 1
- Director (Budget & Finance) • 50y • 250,000 • 1
- Director (IT) • 50y • 250,000 • 1
- Director (Monitoring & Evaluation) • 50y • 250,000 • 1
- Deputy Director (Finance) • 50y • 175,000 • 1
- Deputy Director (Internal Audit) • 50y • 175,000 • 1
- Deputy Director (Database & Network) • 50y • 175,000 • 1
- Deputy Director (Procurement) • 50y • 175,000 • 1
- Deputy Director (HRD) • 50y • 175,000 • 1
- Deputy Director (Accreditation) • 50y • 175,000 • 1
- Deputy Director (Academics & Training) • 50y • 175,000 • 1
- Personal Staff Officer (PSO) • 40y • 125,000 • 1
- Assistant Director (Finance/Networks/Software Dev/Admin-HR/Procurement/Services/Scholarship) • 40y • 125,000 • 7 total
- Accountant • 40y • 75,000 • 2
- Network Assistant • 40y • 75,000 • 1
- Research Assistant (IT) • 40y • 75,000 • 1
- Research Assistant • 40y • 75,000 • 1
- Personal Assistant • 40y • 50,000 • 1
Total: 27 vacancies. (jobify.pk)
Key responsibilities (high-level)
- Directors/Deputy Directors: Policy execution, budgeting & financial controls, audits, procurement per PPRA rules, HRD & monitoring frameworks, accreditation, IT & data governance, and M&E reporting to leadership.
- Assistant Directors: Function-specific operations (finance, networks, software development, admin/HR, procurement, scholarships, services) and coordination with universities/HEIs.
- Accountant/Network & Research roles/PA: Transaction processing, reconciliations, network support, research & data prep, and executive secretarial support.
(See official TORs/post descriptions on the portal and ad for exact duties.) (jobify.pk)
Eligibility & general conditions (summary)
- Domicile: Punjab
- Qualification/experience: Post-specific; HEC-recognized degrees are mandatory.
- Age limit: As indicated above for each post.
- Status: Project/contract appointments on fixed, all-inclusive packages (no additional allowances).
- Govt/Semi-Govt applicants: Apply through proper channel with NOC.
- Shortlisting: Merit-based; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (jobify.pk)
How to apply (two steps)
- Online application (deadline: Sep 25, 2025):
Submit the form at punjabhec.gov.pk and print the system-generated application. (jobify.pk) - Hard-copy dossier (must reach by Sep 26, 2025, 5:00 PM):
Courier the signed printout plus CV, CNIC, one photo, and attested copies of academic and experience certificates. Clearly write the post name on the envelope. Address & queries: Director Admin/HR, PHEC, 10th Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park, Ferozepur Road, Lahore; Tel: 042-99233247. (jobify.pk)
Practical tips for a stronger application
- Mirror the TORs: If applying to Finance, reference IFRs, budgeting, audit trails; for Procurement, cite PPRA experience; for IT/Networks, mention security, backups, directory services; for M&E/Accreditation, show KPIs/frameworks you’ve owned. (jobify.pk)
- Document quality: Use clear scans and consistent filenames (e.g.,
Name_Post_Degree.pdf). - Timeline discipline: Post your courier with buffer time to ensure delivery by Sep 26 (5:00 PM). (jobify.pk)
FAQs – PHEC Management Posts (2025)
1) What’s the last date?
Submit online by Sep 25, 2025, and ensure your hard copy reaches PHEC by Sep 26, 2025 (5:00 PM). (jobify.pk)
2) How many positions are available and what are the pay scales?
27 seats total; fixed monthly packages range from PKR 50,000 to PKR 350,000 depending on the post (see seat matrix above). (jobify.pk)
3) Where do I apply?
Apply online at punjabhec.gov.pk, then courier the signed printout with required documents to the Director Admin/HR, PHEC, Arfa Software Technology Park, Lahore. (jobify.pk)
4) Is Punjab domicile required?
Yes—Punjab domicile is required for these positions. (Common requirement repeated across trackers; confirm on the live portal/ad.) (Career Box)
5) Are these permanent government jobs?
No. These are contract/project-based roles with fixed, all-inclusive packages. (jobify.pk)
6) I’m already in government service. How should I apply?
Through the proper channel with an NOC; attach it in the dossier. (jobify.pk)
7) What happens if my hard copy arrives after 5:00 PM on Sep 26?
Late dossiers are typically not entertained; post with enough buffer to ensure on-time delivery. Follow the ad’s instruction strictly. (jobify.pk)
8) Will PHEC provide TA/DA for tests/interviews?
Standard practice is that TA/DA is not admissible; check the specific ad/portal note when you apply. (Seen across similar PHEC/Lahore government listings.) (jobify.pk)
9) Where can I confirm phone/address details?
Jobify’s posting lists the Director Admin/HR contact, address, and phone number (042-99233247)—match these with the online form printout. (jobify.pk)