Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KSEW) has advertised seven contract positions, published in Dawn around September 19, 2026, spanning from senior marine engineering management down to skilled trade roles on the shop floor.
The Ship Design Role Requires Genuinely Specialized Marine Systems Knowledge
If you’re not from a marine engineering background, the qualification list for Senior Deputy Manager (Ship Design) reads like an alphabet of acronyms. Here’s what they actually refer to: GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), VDR/S-VDR (Voyage Data Recorder — essentially a ship’s “black box”), ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System, used for navigation), AIS (Automatic Identification System, for vessel tracking), and SatCom (satellite communication systems). If your experience covers installing, integrating, or troubleshooting these systems on ships, this role is built specifically for that background — not general electrical engineering experience.
Positions
Senior Deputy Manager (Ship Design) — 1 post, Age up to 45
- Qualification: BE/BS in Electronics/Electrical/Electronic Engineering (PEC-accredited program) or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in marine electronics, shipbuilding, ship repair, or a related shipyard environment. Hands-on experience with marine electronic/navigation systems design, installation, integration, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting preferred. Experience with GMDSS, VDR/S-VDR, ECDIS, Marine Radar, Gyro Compass, AIS, SatCom, fibre-optic systems is an added advantage.
Technical Assistant — 1 post, Age up to 45
- Qualification: DAE (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent
- Experience: 2–3 years in the relevant field. Understanding of engineering drawing and MS Office proficiency preferred.
Steel Fabricator — 3 posts, Age up to 45
- Qualification: Middle/Matric
- Experience: 2–3 years in the relevant field. Relevant trade course preferred.
Electric Welder — 1 post, Age up to 45
- Qualification: Middle/Matric
- Experience: 2–3 years in the relevant field. Relevant trade course preferred.
Hot Former — 1 post, Age up to 45
- Qualification: Middle/Matric
- Experience: 2–3 years in the relevant field. Relevant trade course preferred.
What a “Hot Former” Actually Does
This job title isn’t self-explanatory if you’re outside shipbuilding. A Hot Former works with heated metal plates and sections, shaping them into the curved forms needed for a ship’s hull and structural components — a specialized trade skill distinct from general welding or fabrication. If you’ve done heat-forming or plate-bending work in an industrial or shipyard setting, this title likely matches your trade even if you’ve never seen it called exactly this before.
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How to Apply
Apply online at karachishipyard.com.pk/page/careers, or send your CV by courier along with 2 passport-size photographs and copies of your educational certificates/diploma/degree, duly verified from the concerned board or HEC, plus CNIC and domicile, to:
General Manager (Human Resources), Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd West Wharf, Dockyard Road, Karachi – 74000
Deadline: within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication date.
Other Conditions
- Age relaxation may be given for outstanding candidates
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview
- No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the test or interview
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Based on a newspaper advertisement published around September 19, 2026. Confirm complete eligibility criteria and application procedure at karachishipyard.com.pk before applying.
