Government of the Punjab · Strategic Planning Unit

Skills Development Entrepreneurship Department SD&ED Punjab Jobs

Four contract positions in the Strategic Planning Unit in Lahore: two General Managers and two Assistant Manager developers. International candidates are encouraged to apply.

📋 Job Summary

Organization	Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department (SD&ED), Government of the Punjab
Unit	Strategic Planning Unit (SPU)
Total Positions	4
Location	Lahore, Punjab
Employment Type	Contract for 3 years, extendable by the Competent Authority
Salary (PKR)	PKR 145,000 to PKR 726,290 per month plus annual increase, depending on the position (see table below)
International Candidates	Encouraged to apply
Reference No.	IPL-11605
Date Posted	2 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 November 2026
Apply Mode	Online through the SD&ED SPU portal
Source	JobsLeap.com

Skills Development Entrepreneurship Department SD&ED Punjab Jobs. The Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department of the Government of the Punjab works on skills and entrepreneurship across the province. Its Strategic Planning Unit is the central policy, planning and coordination arm, responsible for strategy formulation, performance monitoring and aligning skills initiatives with labour-market needs.

The department is hiring four people for the unit: a General Manager for Analytics, a General Manager for Digitalization, and two Assistant Managers for full stack and backend development. Appointments are purely on contract for three years, which the Competent Authority may extend subject to satisfactory performance.

#	Position	Grade	Posts	Salary (PKR)
1	General Manager, Analytics Lahore · Up to 50 years	MPS-I	01	PKR 726,290 per month + PKR 26,760 annual increase
2	General Manager, Digitalization Lahore · Up to 50 years	MPS-II	01	PKR 726,290 per month + PKR 26,760 annual increase
3	Assistant Manager Full Stack Developer Lahore · Up to 40 years	Lumpsum	01	PKR 145,000 per month + 10% annual increase
4	Assistant Manager Backend Developer Lahore · Up to 40 years	Lumpsum	01	PKR 145,000 per month + 10% annual increase

🏛️ Senior Leadership

💻 Software Development

📞 Contact Information

Section Officer (General), Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department

📍 Address: 21-A H Block, Dr. Mateen Fatima Road, Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan

📞 Phone: 042-99332651

📝 Apply Portal: aded.punjab.gov.pk/spul

Reference: IPL-11605

Q: What is the last date to apply for SD&ED Punjab jobs 2026?

The last date is 30 November 2026. Applications go through the SD&ED SPU portal at aded.punjab.gov.pk/spul.

Q: Are these SD&ED positions permanent?

No. Appointments are purely on a contract basis for three years, and the Competent Authority may extend them subject to satisfactory performance.

Q: What is the pay package for the General Manager posts?

Both General Manager posts carry PKR 726,290 per month plus an annual increase of PKR 26,760, under MPS-I (Analytics) and MPS-II (Digitalization).

Q: What is the salary of the Assistant Manager developer posts?

A lumpsum package of PKR 145,000 per month with a 10% annual increase.

Q: What qualification is needed for General Manager, Analytics?

Either a PhD in IT, AI, Computer Science, ICT, Software Engineering or Data Analytics with 8 years of experience, or 16 years of education in these fields with 10 years of experience. The degree must be from an HEC-recognized university.

Q: Is the Backend Developer post open to 15-year degree holders?

Yes. The Assistant Manager Backend Developer post asks for 15 years of education in Computer Science, IT, AI, ICT, Software Engineering, Economics or an equivalent field from an HEC-recognized university.

Q: What is the age limit for SD&ED SPU jobs?

Up to 50 years for the General Manager posts and up to 40 years for the Assistant Manager posts.

Q: Can overseas candidates apply?

Yes. International candidates are encouraged to apply. A foreign degree needs an HEC equivalence certificate.

Q: SD&ED Punjab Strategic Planning Unit kya hai?

It is the central policy, planning and coordination arm of the Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, covering strategy, performance monitoring and aligning skills initiatives with labour-market needs.

Q: What databases should the Full Stack Developer know?

Strong exposure to SQL-based systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL, and familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.

Q: Do government employees need an NOC for SD&ED jobs?

Yes. Candidates already in government or semi-government service must submit an NOC.

Q: What documents are required for the SD&ED SPU application?

A detailed CV, attested copies of educational certificates or degrees and a recent passport-size photograph, all in PDF format.

Q: What is the reference number of this SD&ED advertisement?

The reference number is IPL-11605.

Q: Is TA/DA given for the SD&ED interview?

No. TA/DA is not admissible.

Disclaimer: This post is compiled from the official advertisement. The advertisement does not list detailed duties, and experience for the two Assistant Manager posts is not stated. Always verify details on the official portal before applying. JobsLeap.com is not the recruiting organization.

✅ Apply Now

Apply before 30 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.