Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited (KSEW), Pakistan’s premier shipbuilding and heavy engineering company, has exciting job opportunities opening up in 2024.
About Karachi Shipyard
KSEW is Pakistan’s largest shipbuilding and marine engineering organization. Established in 1957, it is based in Karachi and operates under the Federal Ministry of Defence Production.
KSEW builds and repairs commercial vessels up to 85,000 DWT like cargo ships, passenger ships, multipurpose vessels, dredgers, and oil and chemical tankers. It also fabricates port cranes, offshore platforms, and steel structures.
The organization has built over 500 vessels to date and projected major growth ahead. This is creating new jobs at its sprawling facilities in Karachi.
Why KSEW is Hiring
KSEW needs more capable personnel for its expansion projects:
- Undertaking new shipbuilding and engineering projects for local and international clients.
- Enhancing productivity through modernizing infrastructure and acquiring new machinery.
- Improving efficiency via process automation, IT upgrades, and skills development.
- Developing new ship design capabilities and obtaining international certifications.
- Partnering with China for modernizing and expanding production facilities.
- Initiating new training institute to develop skilled workforce.
- Preparing for anticipated surge in offshore oil and gas projects.
These strategic plans require the company to onboard skilled technical and business professionals.
Key Positions Available at KSEW
KSEW has openings for various profiles:
Naval Architects
Engineers to design and oversee shipbuilding projects including hull forms, propulsion systems and marine engineering.
Production Managers
Planning workflows, operations, materials procurement, quality control and project execution.
Machinists, Welders, Electricians
Skilled technical tradespeople for ship construction and heavy fabrication workshops.
Accountants and Finance Officers
For managing payroll, costing, budgets and financial reporting.
Supply Chain Professionals
To handle procurement, vendor development, inventory control and warehousing.
Business Development Officers
Leading marketing to clients, sales acquisition and new partnership outreach.
Human Resources
Handling talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation and training.
Attractive Compensation Packages
As a state-owned enterprise, KSEW provides excellent employment benefits:
- Salaries benchmarked competitively against industry averages.
- Healthcare insurance provided for employees and families.
- Annual bonuses based on company performance.
- Generous leave allocation and retirement benefits.
- Free transport services from pickup points or allowance.
- Employee housing options available.
- Opportunity to work on prestigious national projects.
Careers at KSEW offer professional growth, mentorship and global exposure.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit KSEW’s website and apply when openings are announced in leading newspapers and online portals in 2024.
This is an exciting time for Pakistan’s shipbuilding industry. Join KSEW to help power the company’s expansion, and take your career further.
