Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited has announced 44 contract posts at its West Wharf yard in Karachi, in an advertisement published in Daily Dawn on 8 November 2026. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication, by 23 November 2026.

The shipyard, owned by the Ministry of Defence Production, is Pakistan's only shipbuilding company and its oldest heavy engineering establishment. The new posts cover management, supervision, technical and trade roles across the yard.

The posts on offer

The largest group is 25 posts for CO2 welders, for candidates with primary or middle education and at least two years of CO2 welding experience. There are also four posts for electricians, with a DAE or matriculation and two to three years of experience, and four posts for Technical Assistant (Safety), asking for a DAE and at least three years of safety or health, safety and environment experience.

The remaining posts are single vacancies: Manager (Deck and Hold / Accommodation), Assistant Programmer (EDP), Assistant Manager (Planning), Assistant Manager (Stores), Senior Supervisor (Procurement), Senior Supervisor (Stores), Supervisor (Electrical), Supervisor (Paint Shop), Supervisor (Safety), Office Assistant and Sub-Assistant. Qualifications run from intermediate and graduation to BE, B.Tech, DAE, BBA, B.Com and BS Computer Science, depending on the post.

Age limits and terms

The maximum age is 45 years for most posts, 55 for Assistant Manager (Stores) and 35 for Sub-Assistant and Electrician. The advertisement allows age relaxation for outstanding candidates. All 44 posts are on contract, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. No travel or daily allowance will be paid.

How to apply

Candidates can apply online through the shipyard's careers page at karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers, or send their CV and application with two passport-size photographs, board or HEC-verified certificates, and copies of their CNIC and domicile by courier to the General Manager (Human Resources), Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works, West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi 74000. Applications must reach the shipyard by 23 November 2026.