The General Manager/Director (Operations) will be responsible for the governance, planning, and implementation of operations and maintenance activities related to water, drainage, and flood protection.

Oversee the operation and maintenance of water, drainage, and flood protection works.
Ensure effective planning, monitoring, and implementation of projects in the relevant sectors.

Requirements for General Manager/Director (Operations)

Applicants for General Manager/Director (Operations) must hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with significant experience.

Education: Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Hydrology, or Irrigation & Drainage Engineering.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience for Master's degree holders OR minimum 15 years of experience for Bachelor's degree holders.
Skills: Professional experience in participatory management of irrigation, drainage, and flood protection facilities. Knowledge of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and contract management.
Other: Proficiency in computer use and modern applications, good communication and report writing skills in English, experience in government and donor-funded projects (procurement), and a minimum 2nd division in all educational degrees.

Age limit for General Manager/Director (Operations) by date of birth

You must be born on or after 25 November 1970.

Counted on the closing date, 24 November 2026, in completed years (Up to 55 years). Some candidates get extra years of relaxation: see who qualifies.

Salary for General Manager/Director (Operations)

Rs 105,510 – Rs 214,510 a month basic pay

General Manager/Director (Operations) is a BPS-19 post. Basic pay starts at Rs 105,510 and rises by Rs 5,450 each year, reaching Rs 214,510 after 20 increments. On top of basic pay come the 7% ad-hoc relief and allowances such as house rent, conveyance and medical (see the allowances). Figures are from the BPS-2026 chart, effective 1 July 2026: full pay scale chart.

Compare with the other 2 roles

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General Manager/Director (Research & Development)	1	BS-19	Up to 55	Master
General Manager/Director (Operations) · this role	1	BS-19	Up to 55	Master, Bachelor
General Manager/Director (Transition)	1	BS-19	Up to 55	Master

How to Apply for General Manager/Director (Operations)

To apply for the General Manager/Director (Operations) position at Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority, follow the application method given in the official advertisement. Applications close on Nov 24, 2026. There is no application fee.

All 3 roles share one application process: see the full steps on the recruitment page.

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