Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About This Job

Punjab Grid Company Limited (PGCL), operating under the Energy Department of the Government of the Punjab, has advertised a single contract-based opening for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at its Lahore head office. PGCL is the provincial transmission utility responsible for developing and operating Punjab's power grid network, and the CEO will sit at the top of the organisation, reporting directly to the company's Board of Directors. This is a senior executive assignment aimed at driving the company's growth agenda, expanding the province's power market both within Punjab and across the country, and steering PGCL through an evolving energy landscape that includes the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) reforms. Beyond day-to-day management of operations, the CEO is expected to drive extension of the transmission network and lead development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives designed to meet performance targets set jointly by the provincial government and the company's Board. Given the scale of responsibility, the position carries one of the highest monthly pay packages advertised through the Punjab Job Portal this year, underlining the importance the provincial government places on strong leadership for its energy-sector companies.

Candidates need at minimum a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, though preference will go to those holding a Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business/Project Management from an HEC-recognised or accredited university, amounting to sixteen years of education overall. Beyond academics, applicants must bring twenty years of post-qualification experience in the power sector, of which at least five years must have been spent in a senior management role as CEO or in a position reporting directly to a CEO; prior exposure to transmission utility operations, contract management, regulatory affairs, and tariff matters will count in a candidate's favour during shortlisting. The post is open to men and women alike between eighteen and sixty-two years of age, though a Punjab domicile is a mandatory eligibility requirement, obtainable at home through the provincial government's Dastak doorstep-delivery service via a phone call, mobile app, or web portal, rather than requiring an in-person visit to a government office.

PGCL has fixed a monthly salary band of PKR 1,200,000 to 2,000,000 for this contract engagement, reflecting the private-sector-style compensation structure the company uses for its top leadership roles rather than a standard government BPS pay scale. Interested applicants must apply online through the Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk), registering for an account or logging in if already registered, before completing the CEO listing's application form and uploading the required educational and experience documents; no application fee has been mentioned anywhere in the posting. Applications close on 20 October 2026, and candidates are encouraged to review the full newspaper advertisement uploaded alongside the online listing, which carries the same details published in the Dawn e-paper, before applying, given the seniority and public visibility attached to this role.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Job Portal

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab domicile required

Age (Male)

18–62 years

Age (Female)

18–62 years

Salary / BPS

PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 per month

Advt. date

28 September 2026

Last date

20 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (minimum); preference for a Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business/Project Management from an HEC-recognized/accredited university (16 years of education). Preferred degree areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Project Management, Business and Management Sciences.
• Experience: 20 years post-qualification experience in the power sector, including at least 5 years at senior management level as CEO or in a position directly reporting to the CEO. Experience in transmission utility operations, contract management, power sector regulatory affairs, and tariff matters preferred.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published28 September 2026
2. Last Date to Apply20 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk and open this listing's job detail page.
2. Register for an account or log in if already registered.
3. Click 'Apply for this Job', complete the online application form with personal, educational and professional details, and submit before the closing date. A domicile certificate is required for this position and can be obtained at home through the Punjab Government's Dastak Doorstep Delivery service (call 1202, or use the Dastak mobile app/web portal).

Additional Details

Key Responsibilities

Report to the Company's Board of Directors and support growth of the company's business through expansion of the power market in the province and country; manage operations and network extension, and develop/implement strategic plans to meet performance targets set by the provincial government and the Board; provide vision and leadership for a progressive company, building professional teams and succession planning; liaise with the regulator, federal government, relevant agencies in other provinces, private sector investors, financial institutions and bulk power consumers; keep abreast of market development initiatives such as the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM); monitor and supervise core teams to ensure long-term company profitability.

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