Chief Financial Officer

Senior Management · Multiple Locations · 1 Post · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities

• Lead PGJDC’s overall financial strategy, budgeting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives as a public sector entity under PIDC.
• Oversee preparation of accurate financial statements, annual reports, and regulatory filings in compliance with applicable accounting standards and government financial rules.
• Manage PGJDC’s treasury function, cash flow planning, and financial risk management across the company’s training centers, exhibition activities, and operational expenses.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial implications of major decisions, including capital investments in training centers, exhibition participation, and industry development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with government financial regulations, audit requirements, and reporting obligations to the Ministry of Industries and Production and PIDC.
• Lead and develop the finance team, establishing robust internal controls and financial governance practices across PGJDC’s multiple operating locations.
• Oversee financial management of donor-funded or government-funded projects related to gems and jewellery industry development initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors and government audit bodies, ensuring timely resolution of audit observations and maintenance of clean audit records.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, ACMA) preferred
• Experience: Substantial relevant financial management experience, preferably in public sector or industry development organizations
• Key Skills: Financial strategy, government financial compliance, budgeting, treasury management, audit coordination, team leadership
• Nationality: Pakistani citizen
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By post to Manager Administration & HR, PGJDC, Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi — mark Position and Location on envelope

Manager Marketing

Marketing · Multiple Locations · 1 Post · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PGJDC’s marketing strategy to promote Pakistan’s gems and jewellery industry domestically and internationally, supporting the company’s industry development mandate.
• Plan and coordinate PGJDC’s participation in international exhibitions in Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, Munich, Tucson, and Istanbul, managing logistics, branding, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop marketing materials, digital content, and promotional campaigns to raise awareness of PGJDC’s training programs, hallmarking centers, and gem exchanges.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders, trade bodies, and government partners to support PGJDC’s marketing and outreach objectives.
• Manage PGJDC’s brand presence across print, digital, and social media channels, ensuring consistent messaging aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis on the global gems and jewellery sector to inform PGJDC’s marketing positioning and outreach strategies.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Manager Marketing and other team members to plan and execute marketing campaigns within approved budgets.
• Prepare marketing performance reports and recommendations for PGJDC senior management, tracking the effectiveness of promotional and exhibition activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience: Relevant marketing experience, preferably with exposure to trade promotion, exhibitions, or industry development organizations
• Key Skills: Marketing strategy, exhibition management, brand management, digital marketing, stakeholder relations, market research
• Nationality: Pakistani citizen
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By post to Manager Administration & HR, PGJDC, Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi — mark Position and Location on envelope

XRF Technician

Technical · Multiple Locations · 2 Posts · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing equipment to determine precious metal content and purity of jewellery samples submitted to PGJDC’s assaying and hallmarking centers.
• Conduct accurate and timely XRF analysis of gold, silver, and other precious metal samples, ensuring results meet PGJDC’s quality and accreditation standards.
• Maintain and calibrate XRF equipment regularly, troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating with manufacturers or service providers for equipment maintenance.
• Document and record all testing results accurately in PGJDC’s hallmarking and assaying database, ensuring proper traceability of samples and results.
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols when handling XRF equipment and jewellery samples, ensuring a safe working environment within the testing facility.
• Support quality assurance processes for PGJDC’s hallmarking services, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all testing conducted at the center.
• Coordinate with jewellers and clients submitting samples for testing, providing clear information on testing procedures, turnaround times, and result interpretation.
• Assist in training junior technicians or trainees on XRF equipment operation and testing procedures as part of PGJDC’s broader capacity-building mandate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related technical field
• Experience: Relevant experience operating XRF or similar analytical testing equipment, preferably in precious metals testing or a laboratory setting
• Key Skills: XRF equipment operation, precious metal analysis, laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, data documentation, quality assurance
• Nationality: Pakistani citizen
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By post to Manager Administration & HR, PGJDC, Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi — mark Position and Location on envelope

Laser Marking Technician

Technical · Multiple Locations · 2 Posts · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities

• Operate laser marking machines to engrave hallmarking stamps, purity marks, and identification codes on gold, silver, and other jewellery items processed at PGJDC centers.
• Set up and calibrate laser marking equipment for different jewellery materials, ensuring precision and consistency of marks applied to each piece.
• Conduct quality checks on completed laser marking work, verifying mark clarity, positioning, and adherence to hallmarking specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laser marking equipment, coordinating with technical support or manufacturers for major repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of items processed through laser marking, supporting traceability requirements for PGJDC’s hallmarking and assaying services.
• Follow strict safety protocols when operating laser equipment, ensuring proper protective measures are observed at all times in the workspace.
• Support training activities by demonstrating laser marking techniques to students enrolled in PGJDC’s jewellery manufacturing training programs.
• Coordinate with other technical staff to ensure smooth workflow between testing, marking, and finishing stages of jewellery processing at PGJDC facilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or relevant technical qualification in a related engineering or technical field
• Experience: Relevant experience operating laser marking or engraving equipment, preferably in jewellery manufacturing or precision engineering
• Key Skills: Laser equipment operation, precision marking, quality control, equipment maintenance, safety compliance
• Nationality: Pakistani citizen
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By post to Manager Administration & HR, PGJDC, Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi — mark Position and Location on envelope

Jewelry Manufacturing Instructor

Training & Instruction · Multiple Locations · 6 Posts · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on jewelry manufacturing training to students enrolled in PGJDC’s training programs, covering techniques such as casting, soldering, polishing, and finishing.
• Develop and update training curricula and practical exercises aligned with current industry standards and techniques used in modern jewelry manufacturing.
• Demonstrate proper use of jewelry manufacturing tools and equipment, ensuring trainees develop safe and effective workshop practices.
• Assess trainee progress through practical evaluations and skills tests, providing constructive feedback to support skill development throughout the training program.
• Maintain training workshop equipment and materials, ensuring tools are in good working condition and adequately stocked for practical sessions.
• Mentor trainees on industry best practices, quality standards, and career pathways within Pakistan’s jewelry manufacturing sector.
• Coordinate with PGJDC’s Manager Trainings to align training delivery with broader program objectives and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate attendance, performance, and certification records for all trainees completing the jewelry manufacturing program.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or relevant technical/vocational qualification in jewelry manufacturing or a related field
• Experience: Significant hands-on jewelry manufacturing experience; technical teaching experience preferred
• Key Skills: Jewelry manufacturing techniques, curriculum development, practical instruction, trainee assessment, workshop equipment management
• Nationality: Pakistani citizen
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By post to Manager Administration & HR, PGJDC, Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi — mark Position and Location on envelope

Gemstone Lapidary Instructor

Training & Instruction · Multiple Locations · 6 Posts · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities

• Train students in gemstone lapidary techniques including cutting, faceting, polishing, and shaping of precious and semi-precious stones at PGJDC training centers.
• Develop practical training modules covering different lapidary techniques and stone types relevant to Pakistan’s diverse gemstone resources.
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of lapidary equipment including grinding wheels, faceting machines, and polishing tools to trainees.
• Assess trainee skill development through practical exercises, providing structured feedback to improve cutting precision and finishing quality.
• Maintain lapidary workshop equipment and tools, ensuring proper functioning and timely reporting of maintenance needs to facility management.
• Educate trainees on gemstone identification, quality assessment, and value-addition techniques relevant to Pakistan’s gem cutting industry.
• Support PGJDC’s broader mission of value-added stone processing by training a skilled lapidary workforce for the national gems industry.
• Maintain accurate records of trainee attendance, skill assessments, and program completion for reporting to PGJDC training management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or relevant technical/vocational qualification in gemstone lapidary, gemology, or a related field
• Experience: Significant hands-on lapidary/gemstone cutting experience; technical teaching experience preferred
• Key Skills: Lapidary techniques (cutting, faceting, polishing), gemstone identification, practical instruction, equipment maintenance
• Nationality: Pakistani citizen
• Gender: Male / Female
• Apply: By post to Manager Administration & HR, PGJDC, Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi — mark Position and Location on envelope