Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) Company Secretary Jobs 2026

Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), a State-Owned Enterprise under the Ministry of Commerce, has announced a career opportunity for the position of Company Secretary. This role is based at PHDEC’s Head Office in Islamabad. Qualified and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply online through the PHDEC Careers Portal by November 30, 2026.

Job Overview

Available Vacancy

PHDEC is currently seeking applications for the following position:

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification

The candidate must meet any ONE of the following qualifications:

• Member of a recognized body of professional accountants (ICAP/ICMAP); OR
• Member of a recognized body of corporate or chartered secretaries (ICSP); OR
• Master’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce / Finance, or a Law graduate (LLB/LLM), from a university recognized by the HEC. Foreign degrees must be accompanied by an HEC equivalence certificate.

Experience

• At least five (05) years of relevant post-qualification experience in company secretarial, corporate, legal or regulatory affairs. Candidates can use an experience calculator to determine their total relevant experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience as Company Secretary / in the Secretariat of a Public Sector Company or State-Owned Enterprise.
• Certification in corporate governance / company secretarial practice (e.g. PICG) will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of the Companies Act 2017, PSC (Corporate Governance) Rules 2013, SOEs (Governance & Operations) Act 2023 and SECP regulations.
• Excellent drafting, communication and minute-writing skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality and ability to work with the Board and senior management.

Terms of Appointment

• The position is on a contract basis for three (03) years, subject to annual satisfactory performance. After three years, the contract may be extended based on performance and mutual agreement.
• The monthly package offered is Rs.300,000/- all-inclusive.
• Selection will be made through shortlisting and interview; no written test will be conducted.
• The selected applicant shall be required to submit a declaration on a non-judicial stamp paper of requisite value as per Schedule-II of the CMU Guidelines for C-Level Appointments, confirming eligibility for the position in accordance with the requirements of fitness and prosperity and the relevant provisions of the Schedule-IV of the SOEs Act and Companies Act 2017.

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
• PHDEC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, or to cancel the recruitment process, without assigning any reason.
• PHDEC is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Muhammad Khalid
Assistant Manager (GA & HR)
Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
Head Office, Ground Floor, State Life Building No.5, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad
Email: muhammad.khalid@phdec.gov.pk | Web: www.phdec.gov.pk | Phone: 051-9217979

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