Company Secretary

Position Overview

The Company Secretary is a pivotal C-level position at Sukkur Electric Power Company Limited (SEPCO), a public sector power distribution company serving over 0.8 million consumers across 10 districts of Northern Sindh. This role is essential for upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and ensuring strict compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. The Company Secretary acts as a key liaison between the company, its Board of Directors, shareholders, and regulatory bodies, playing a vital role in maintaining corporate records, facilitating board meetings, and advising on governance best practices.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically supporting the Board of Directors and senior management in achieving organizational goals by ensuring strict adherence to corporate governance principles. Key responsibilities include preparing board meeting agendas and minutes, ensuring compliance with the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023, and relevant policies. The Company Secretary will also be instrumental in building strong stakeholder relationships, providing clear and actionable communication on governance matters, identifying and mitigating corporate risks, and fostering a culture of compliance and transparency. They must demonstrate comprehensive expertise in corporate law and governance, adapting to evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.

Eligibility Criteria

• Option 1: Must be a member of a recognized body of professional accountants.
• Option 2: Alternatively, must be a member of a recognized body of corporate or chartered secretaries.
• Option 3: Or, a person holding a Master's degree (16 years' education) in Business, Finance, Commerce, or Law from a University / Institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) with at least five (5) years of relevant experience.

Age, Tenure, and Remuneration

The upper age limit for this position is 55 years on the closing date of the advertisement, with no age relaxation. The appointment will be made on a contract basis, initially for a period of two years, which will be extendable annually based on performance evaluated by the Board of Directors SEPCO. The selected candidate will be offered market-based competitive compensation and benefits in accordance with SEPCO (Contract Appointment on C-Level Positions) Regulations, 2024, and other relevant policies.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online exclusively through the SEPCO website: www.sepco-jobs.pitc.com.pk. Applications must be submitted by 11 June, 2025. Along with the online application, candidates must upload scanned copies of: degrees/testimonials (duly verified by HEC or a professional body), a detailed CV with two recent passport-sized photographs, attested copies of CNIC, and experience certificate(s)/documents. Additionally, a declaration on non-judicial stamp paper (available on the SEPCO website), duly attested by the Oath Commissioner, must be attached, affirming eligibility and compliance with the Fit and Proper Criteria as laid down in the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023, SOEs Policy-2023, and SOEs (C-Level Appointments) Guidelines, 2024. Interested employees of SEPCO, Government servants, or employees of other Public Sector organizations must apply through the proper channel along with a departmental NOC. No applications will be accepted by hand. Candidates shall be required to produce all original documents, including experience certificates, at the time of the interview. SEPCO is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are equally encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews/selection processes, for which no TA/DA shall be allowed. SEPCO reserves the right to cancel the whole recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.

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