Applications are invited by the Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, for the contractual post of Procurement Specialist (PPS-08). The selected professional will be based at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Rohtas Fort in District Jhelum under the 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 and Contractual Execution Scope
The Procurement Specialist manages all procurement procedures, tender processing, and supply agreements required for the massive stone rampart conservation and site management at Rohtas Fort. Core duties include:
- Formulating procurement schedules, tender documents, and contractual conditions in compliance with PPRA regulations.
- Coordinating technical procurement for heritage stone masonry, lime mortar slaking materials, timber works, and civil works packages.
- Facilitating bid opening meetings, evaluating commercial tenders, and compiling transparent evaluation reports.
- Overseeing contractor billing, tracking deliverable milestones, and ensuring contractual safeguards against project delays.
- Maintaining site-level procurement registers and records for statutory auditing bodies.
Candidate Verification and Document Checklist
Applicants must assemble the following verified documents before initiating their digital submission:
- Online application submitted via the Punjab Job Portal.
- HEC-attested Bachelor's degree transcript and degree certificate in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Employment certificates verifying at least 5 years of relevant procurement and contracting experience.
- Valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile.
- PEC registration credentials if applicable.
- Passport-sized photograph.
- NOC from parent department for public sector employees.
Application Process and Employment Terms
Candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk by October 18, 2026. Submissions through postal services, courier, or hand delivery will not be entertained. The post is temporary, project-based till June 2027, non-pensionable, and non-transferable, carrying no right of regularization. Remuneration is fixed on a lump-sum package under Project Pay Scale (PPS-08) with a 4% annual increment. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview, and no TA/DA will be paid.