The Directorate General, Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) invites online applications from experienced professionals having Punjab domicile for the managerial position of Manager (Internal Affairs) in Special PERA Pay Package 3 (SPPP-3) at its headquarters in Lahore on a three-year contract basis.
Institutional Context and Internal Governance Mandate
Established under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024, PERA exercises comprehensive regulatory jurisdiction over urban and commercial compliance throughout Punjab. The Manager (Internal Affairs) plays a vital operational role within the Internal Affairs Directorate, executing rigorous surveillance mechanisms, investigating procedural irregularities in field crackdowns, and ensuring total institutional transparency across enforcement squads.
Operational Responsibilities and Investigative Scope
The Manager (Internal Affairs) oversees daily investigative proceedings, evidence gathering, and compliance auditing. Key duties include:
- Managing the registration, preliminary screening, and systematic tracking of internal and public complaints against PERA enforcement personnel.
- Leading field inspection teams to examine operational logs, body-worn camera footage, and impounded property inventories for compliance with regulations.
- Conducting detailed fact-finding inquiries, recording witness depositions, and drafting formal inquiry reports with evidentiary support.
- Monitoring the operational integrity of price control mechanisms and anti-encroachment operations executed by regional enforcement squads.
- Recommending corrective administrative SOPs and structural reforms to prevent procedural lapses and conflicts of interest.
Online Application Preparation and Verification Checklist
Candidates possessing the prescribed academic qualifications and relevant investigative experience must organize their application portfolio for the Punjab Job Portal:
- Online application profile submitted through the Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) detailing operational, compliance, and regulatory investigation milestones.
- Attested copies of academic degrees, mark certificates, and HEC equivalence letters.
- Documented service certificates confirming progressive experience in regulatory compliance, law enforcement, or internal inquiry operations.
- Attested copy of valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Departmental NOC routed through proper channel for public sector employees.
Submission Protocol and Recruitment Terms
Interested candidates must apply online at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/ by 29 October 2026. Hand-delivered or postal applications will not be entertained. Detailed job descriptions and service conditions can be accessed at https://pera.punjab.gov.pk/. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by the selection committee. Candidates must present original credentials at the interview. No TA/DA is admissible.