Superintendent (BS-16)

Pakistan Defence Officers; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority (DOHA) is seeking a Superintendent (BS-16) to supervise a functional section such as Allotment, Transfer, Litigation, or Estate Management. The role bridges policy directives from Directors with execution by Assistants and Clerks, ensuring that plot files, ownership records, and legal proceedings are processed under the DOHA Act and land laws.

The incumbent will supervise staff, verify title documents, coordinate with the Legal Branch on court matters,

Qualifications

• Category A written screening exam covering DOHA Regulations, Land Laws, Office Procedures, General Knowledge, and English/Urdu proficiency.
• Final merit is determined by Departmental Selection Committee interview assessing practical estate workflow knowledge and service rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise section staff (Assistants, UDCs, LDCs) in processing allotment, transfer, mutation, and cancellation cases within prescribed timelines.
• Scrutinize title documents, succession certificates, and power of attorney for legal validity before initiating mutation or transfer entries.
• Coordinate with Legal Branch to prepare para-wise comments, engage panel counsel, and monitor court hearings for DOHA litigation portfolio.
• Maintain and reconcile Estate Registers (Allotment, Mutation, Demand & Collection) with Finance Directorate and LRMIS database.
• Draft speaking orders, show-cause notices, and policy implementation letters for Director/Deputy Director signature.
• Enforce building control regulations by initiating action against unauthorized constructions, land use violations, and encroachments.

Job description

The Superintendent (BS-16) in Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority (DOHA) serves as a mid-tier supervisory officer responsible for managing a functional section such as Allotment, Transfer, Litigation, or Estate Management. The role bridges policy directives from Directors and Deputy Directors with execution by Assistants and Clerks, ensuring that plot files, ownership records, and legal proceedings are processed strictly under the DOHA Act, Regulations, and prevailing land laws.

Daily workflows involve scrutinizing incoming applications for mutation, transfer, or NOC issuance; verifying title documents against the Land Record Management Information System (LRMIS) and manual registers; drafting speaking orders and office notes for competent authority approval; coordinating with the Legal Branch on court cases, stay orders, and contempt proceedings; and maintaining the Demand & Collection Register, Mutation Register, and Allotment Register. The incumbent operates the E-Office platform for file routing, ensures compliance with GFR for section expenditure, and mentors junior staff on noting/drafting standards.

Selection follows a Category A pathway: a 100-mark MCQ Written Screening Examination covering DOHA Regulations, Land Laws, Office Procedures, General Knowledge, and English/Urdu proficiency. Candidates scoring the qualifying merit are shortlisted for document verification of domicile, CNIC, educational certificates, and experience. Final merit is determined by the Departmental Selection Committee interview assessing practical knowledge of estate workflows, situational judgment, and service rules.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise section staff (Assistants, UDCs, LDCs) in processing allotment, transfer, mutation, and cancellation cases within prescribed timelines
• Scrutinize title documents, succession certificates, and power of attorney for legal validity before initiating mutation or transfer entries
• Coordinate with Legal Branch to prepare para-wise comments, engage panel counsel, and monitor court hearings for DOHA litigation portfolio
• Maintain and reconcile Estate Registers (Allotment, Mutation, Demand & Collection) with Finance Directorate and LRMIS database
• Draft speaking orders, show-cause notices, and policy implementation letters for Director/Deputy Director signature
• Enforce building control regulations by initiating action against unauthorized constructions, land use violations, and encroachments