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Capital Development Authority (CDA) Nursery & Horticulture Project — Islamabad
Senior Manager Nursery, Manager Nursery, Assistant Managers (Green House, Floriculture, Tree Nursery, Marketing, Architecture), AutoCAD Operator, Assistant Marketing, Supervisors (Ornamental/Plant Nursery/Greenhouse), Wheel Grader Operator, Excavator Operator, Tree Transplanter Operator, Helper
The Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad invites online applications for a state-of-the-art, commercially run CDA Nursery project. These roles are hired on Project Pay Scales (PPS), strictly on merit, for an initial two-year contract (extendable on need and performance; no claim to regular appointment). If you’re passionate about urban greening, commercial nurseries, landscape quality, and operations, this intake is for you.
Job Position Detail (Table)
PPS level and number of posts are as per the official CDA notice. Age is the maximum on the closing date. Only documented, post-qualification experience will be counted. Preference statements below reflect the ad.
| Post | Core Qualification | Required Experience & Age | What You’ll Handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager Nursery (PPS-09) | Master’s in Horticulture/Agriculture/Forestry/Botany/Environmental Sciences or a closely related field. Preference: specialization in plant sciences, molecular biology, biotechnology or floriculture. | 12 years in a responsible horticulture/nursery role (public or reputable private sector), equivalent to BPS-17+. Age: up to 45. | Lead commercial nursery strategy and operations; annual/seasonal production plans; financial & inventory controls; vendor contracts; QA of plantations supplied to CDA projects; team leadership and reporting. |
| Manager Nursery (PPS-07) | Master’s in Horticulture/Agriculture/Forestry/Botany/Environmental Sciences (same preferences). | 7 years relevant experience in a responsible post (BPS-17+ equivalent). Age: up to 40. | Daily production and dispatch planning; propagation schedules; pest/disease management; coordination with CDA landscape/estate wings. |
| Assistant Manager — Green House (PPS-06) | Bachelor’s in Horticulture/Agriculture/Forestry/Botany/Environmental Sciences (preferences as above). | 3 years in greenhouse operations. Age: up to 33. | Climate control, propagation media, fertigation; record-keeping; quality checks for greenhouse stock. |
| Assistant Manager — Floriculture (PPS-06) | Bachelor’s in the fields above, with floriculture/ornamentals focus preferred. | 3 years relevant. Age: up to 33. | Seasonal color programs, bedding plans, flowering cycles, varietal trials, and display standards. |
| Assistant Manager — Tree Nursery (PPS-06) | Bachelor’s in the fields above. | 3 years relevant. Age: up to 33. | Tree seed/seedling programs, root pruning, hardening, bag sizes, survival tracking; dispatch to plantation sites. |
| Assistant Manager — Marketing (PPS-06) | MBA/BBA (Marketing). | 3 years in marketing/sales (horticulture-related knowledge preferred). Age: up to 33. | Product catalogs, pricing, revenue forecasting, institutional clients, event/display management, and reconciliations. |
| Assistant Manager — Architect (PPS-06) | Bachelor’s in Architecture (PEC/PCATP registered where applicable). | 3 years relevant. Age: up to 33. | Landscape drawings, nursery layout optimization, kiosks/display architecture, BOQs with horticulture teams. |
| AutoCAD Operator (PPS-05) | FA/F.Sc. with AutoCAD diploma. | 3 years with AutoCAD 2D/3D, SketchUp and landscape software. Age: up to 30. | CAD drawings for beds, greenhouses, irrigation lines, layouts, and signage. |
| Assistant Marketing (PPS-05) | BBA in Marketing. | 3 years relevant. Age: up to 30. | Content, client calls, GRNs/Challans, social posts, and point-of-sale support. |
| Supervisor — Ornamental & Flowering / Plant Nursery / Greenhouse (PPS-05) | F.Sc. Biology with Diploma in floriculture/landscaping. For plant nursery: F.Sc. Biology with Forester course. | 2 years hands-on in indoor/outdoor plant management, flowering/seasonal nurseries, and propagation in & off season. Age: up to 30. | Crew supervision, nursery hygiene, pest scouting, grading, and dispatch prep. |
| Wheel Grader Operator (PPS-04) | Matric + HTV license. | 3 years relevant. Age: up to 30. | Grading/leveling nursery blocks and internal roads. |
| Excavator Operator (PPS-04) | Matric + HTV license. | 3 years relevant. Age: up to 30. | Pit digging, off-loading media, trenching for irrigation/drainage. |
| Tree Transplanter Operator (PPS-04) | Matric + HTV license. | 3 years relevant. Age: up to 30. | Safe operation of tree spade/transplanter; anchoring and after-care coordination. |
| Helper (PPS-01) | Middle | Physically fit; nursery assistance. Age: up to 30. | Pot filling, staking, loading/unloading, housekeeping, and routine ground works. |
📝 Preference will be given where the ad specifies specialization (plant sciences/biotech/floriculture) or architecture registration. Driving roles require valid license(s) and safe-operation discipline.
How to Apply — Step-by-Step
Prepare your file 📝
- Clear scans of CNIC, recent photograph, domicile, degrees/diplomas, experience certificates (with dates), and licenses (for operators/drivers).
Submit online only 🔗
- Visit cda.gov.pk/jobs and fill the form for the exact post.
- Upload all required documents. Submit one application only; duplicates are not entertained.
- For serials where an application fee applies (higher-tier positions), pay the non-refundable processing fee through the portal method and retain proof.
Key date 📅
- Last date for online submission: 09-10-2025. Late or incomplete forms are rejected.
Shortlisting & selection ✅
- Only shortlisted candidates, meeting advertised criteria, will be called for written test/interview.
- Bring original documents at interview for verification.
- Government/semi-government employees must apply through proper channel with NOC.
Important
- CDA may increase/decrease posts or cancel recruitment without notice.
- Those who applied in the May 18, 2025 advertisement do not need to reapply; their submissions remain valid and will be considered under the current criteria.
- For queries during office hours: 051-9252042 (as per notice).
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- Total Jobs 11 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer
- Location Islamabad