The Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, invites applications from qualified engineering professionals for the contractual post of Procurement Specialist (PPS-08). The position is stationed at the historic Harappa site in District Sahiwal under the development project titled Preservation / Restoration, Improvement Management and Upgradation of Rohtas Fort District Jhelum, Hiran Minar District Sheikhupura & Harappa District Sahiwal, sanctioned till June 2027.
Procurement Scope and Site-Level Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist ensures all purchasing, contracting, and civil tendering activities at Harappa strictly conform to provincial procurement standards. Primary duties include:
- Preparing bidding dossiers, bills of quantities (BOQs), and technical specifications for civil restoration works, specialized conservation materials, and site equipment.
- Executing procurement processes in full compliance with Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules.
- Assisting site evaluation committees during technical and financial bid openings and drafting detailed evaluation summaries.
- Monitoring contractor contractual obligations, tracking procurement timelines, and processing vendor milestone invoices.
- Maintaining complete procurement documentation for statutory audit inspections and departmental reviews.
Document Preparation Guide
Candidates must prepare the following credentials before applying online:
- Completed application profile submitted via the Punjab Job Portal.
- HEC-recognized Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with detailed marks transcript.
- Experience certificates documenting at least 5 years in public procurement or civil works contracting.
- Valid CNIC and Domicile Certificate of Punjab.
- PEC engineering registration card if applicable.
- Recent passport-size color photograph.
- Departmental NOC for candidates currently serving in government or semi-government organizations.
Application Instructions and Conditions
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk by October 18, 2026. Applications sent by post, courier, or submitted by hand will be rejected. The position is temporary, project-specific till June 2027, non-transferable, and non-pensionable, offering no right of regularization. Remuneration is consolidated under Project Pay Scale (PPS-08) with a 4% annual increment. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and no TA/DA will be paid.