Karachi Shipyard Jobs 2026 — 13 Engineering and Technical Posts, Apply by 9 November

Karachi Shipyard Jobs 2026 — 13 Engineering and Technical Posts, Apply by 9 November

Last date to apply: 9 November 2026. Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KSEW) has opened applications for 13 engineering and technical posts at its Karachi yard. The biggest share goes to welding supervision, with 10 Supervisor (Welding) seats, alongside one senior planning manager, one electrician and one plasma machine operator.

One caution before you apply: while most current listings show 9 November 2026 as the closing date, one listing prints 8 November 2026. The safest course is to treat 8 November 2026 as your personal deadline and submit well before it.

KSEW is Pakistan’s principal shipbuilding and heavy engineering yard, working from its West Wharf dockyard in Karachi. These 13 seats are a fresh round: they are different from the earlier KSEW advertisement that closed on 2 November 2026 with 9 posts, so do not confuse the two rounds when you apply.

Quick Facts

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

1. Deputy General Manager (Planning & Design) — 1 Post

This is the senior post in this round. Applicants need a BE or ME degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15 to 20 years of relevant experience in material planning, procurement, specifications and sourcing. Sound knowledge of ASME, ASTM and API codes is expected, along with project management and contracting concepts. Skill in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is preferred. The upper age limit is 55 years, with relaxation possible for outstanding candidates.

2. Supervisor (Welding) — 10 Posts

The welding supervisors will oversee welding work on the yard and check weld quality against shipyard standards. Applicants need a B.Tech or DAE in Mechanical or Metallurgy. CSWIP 3.1 certification is preferred. The upper age limit is 45 years.

3. Electrician — 1 Post

The electrician will install, maintain and repair electrical systems on ships and yard equipment. Applicants need Matric or a DAE in Electrical. A valid wireman licence or trade certificate is preferred. The upper age limit is 35 years.

4. Plasma Machine Operator — 1 Post

The operator will run plasma cutting machines for steel plate cutting and fabrication work. Applicants need Matric or Intermediate, preferably with a DAE in Mechanical, plus 2 to 3 years of heavy fabrication experience. The upper age limit is 45 years.

Who Can Apply

• Education: BE/ME in Mechanical Engineering for the DGM post; B.Tech or DAE for the welding supervisor post; Matric or DAE for the electrician and operator posts, as detailed above.
• Experience: 15–20 years for the DGM role; 2–3 years of relevant trade experience for the skilled operator posts.
• Age limits: Up to 55 years (DGM), up to 45 years (Supervisor and Plasma Machine Operator), up to 35 years (Electrician).
• Preferred extras: CSWIP 3.1 for welding supervision, a wireman licence for the electrician post, and Primavera P6 or MS Project skill for the planning manager.

Important Dates

Documents Checklist

• Updated CV with full education and experience details
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Copy of your CNIC
• Copy of your domicile certificate
• Attested copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates
• Experience letters for the posts that require them
• CSWIP 3.1 or wireman licence, where applicable

How to Apply

• Apply online through the official KSEW careers page at karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers, or
• Send your application with your CV and documents by courier to the General Manager (Human Resources), Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd, West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi – 74000.
• Submit before the closing date. Incomplete applications, and applications received after the closing date, will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test or interview, and no TA/DA is admissible.

Why Apply for KSEW

Shipyard work is specialised, and that specialisation is what makes it valuable. A few years inside Pakistan’s main shipyard gives a mechanical engineer, welding supervisor or electrician hands-on experience with marine fabrication and heavy steelwork that few other employers in the country can offer. If your trade matches one of these four posts, apply by 8 November to be safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts has KSEW announced in this round?

13 posts in total: 1 Deputy General Manager (Planning & Design), 10 Supervisors (Welding), 1 Electrician and 1 Plasma Machine Operator.

What is the last date to apply for KSEW jobs 2026?

Most listings show 9 November 2026, but one listing prints 8 November 2026. Apply by 8 November 2026 to be safe.

Can I apply by courier instead of online?

Yes. You may apply online at karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers, or send your CV and documents by courier to the General Manager (Human Resources), West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi – 74000.

Is this the same as the earlier KSEW advertisement?

No. The earlier KSEW round had 9 posts and closed on 2 November 2026. This is a separate round with 13 posts.

Will KSEW pay TA/DA for the test or interview?

No. No TA/DA is admissible, and only shortlisted candidates will be called.

What documents do I need for KSEW jobs?

Your CV, two passport-size photographs, CNIC, domicile and attested educational certificates, plus CSWIP 3.1 or a wireman licence where relevant.

Fraud warning: Never pay anyone for a job offer, shortlisting, a test, an interview or an appointment letter. KSEW accepts applications only through its official careers page and the postal address given above. If anyone demands payment, do not pay — report them and walk away.