Chief (Information Technology & Systems) (Information Technology & Systems)

MEPCO, a leading Public Sector Power Distribution Company with more than 8.6 million consumers and over 15,000 employees, seeks to appoint a results-driven and visionary legal executive for the position of Chief (Information Technology & Systems) (CIT&S) at its Headquarters in Multan. The company operates across 15 districts in Southern Punjab under a highly regulated environment aims to ensure compliance, legal soundness, and governance excellence in all aspects of its operations.
Position Details:
Position Title: Chief (Information Technology & Systems) (CIT&S)
No. of Positions: 01
Contract Term: 3 years (extendable, one time, upon performance, not exceeding 65 years of age)
Place of Posting: MEPCO Headquarters, Multan
Reporting To: CEO / Board of Directors

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: 16-years degree (Master's preferred) in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / System Engineering or related field from HEC recognized local / foreign University.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., CIO, CTO, DG IT) managing enterprise-level IT operations.
• Experience in the energy, utilities, infrastructure sector or in a large-scale national / multinational corporate or public sector organizations relative to MEPCO.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale IT organizations, with successful delivery of complex digital transformation initiatives across diverse functional areas and business units.
• Expertise in IT operations, automation, and enterprise platforms such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), programming languages, development frameworks, and modern IT architectures.
• Strong capability in data governance, data analytics, and business intelligence tools.
• Up-to-date with global industry trends, including cloud computing, cyber-security, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation.
• Strong experience in enterprise IT governance, including the design and implementation of robust information governance frameworks and cyber-security protocols.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with IT-related legal frameworks, especially those related to corporate, labor, regulatory compliance, procurement, and data protection laws.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex legal documents, including MoUs, service-level agreements (SLAs) etc.

How to Apply:

Apply online at http://mepco-jobs.pitc.com.pk and also send hard copy of application to the address below along with:

• Detailed CV highlighting achievements,
• Attested copies of educational and professional documents,
• Two recent passport-size photographs,
• Two references (preferably from previous supervisors),
• Affidavit/declarations as per instructions.

Address for Hard Copy Submission: Chief (Human Resource & Career Planning) Officer, Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) Headquarters, Khanewal Road, Multan.
Note:

• Applications must reach within 15 days of publication of this advertisement and incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for interviews.

General Conditions:

• The candidate must not have been dismissed, removed, or compulsorily retired from any public/private service.
• Candidate having criminal record, involved in financial fraud, misconduct, or declared willful defaulters by any financial institution shall be disqualified.
• Candidate must submit an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (worth Rs.100) regarding:
  1. The absence of conflict of interest and non-involvement in FIA, NAB case nor convicted by a court of law.
  2. Non-dismissal, termination or removal from service and non-political affiliation.
• Declaration of compliance with the Fit and Proper Criteria under the relevant provision of the Schedule IV of the SOE (Governance & Operations) Act, 2023 and Companies Act, 2017 as per Step-7(i) of CMU Guidelines is mandatory. A declaration on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100/- to above effect should be provided by the selected candidate as per specimen available on the portal.
• Candidate must provide the Police Verification Certificate with application.
• The prospective candidate must be a Pakistani Citizen.
• HEC equivalence is mandatory for foreign degrees.
• Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous body employees must apply through proper channel with NOC of the respective department which will also be required on day of interview.
• Candidate shall be required to produce all original documents at the time of interview.
• The applications submitted by the candidates will be at the risk and cost of the applicant. Any information found bogus at any stage, during induction or later in service, will result in termination of candidature or employment thereof.
• No lien shall be admissible and Government employees, if selected, shall be required to resign from their parent service or proceed on retirement, as applicable, prior to joining.
• On selection, the candidate shall submit at the time of joining an affidavit declaring their non-involvement in any other relevant business / job which may tantamount to conflict of interest.
• The appointment will be made subject to fulfillment of all codal / legal / administrative formalities.
• In case of any false / forged information misrepresentation of record, testimonials etc. provided in the application, MEPCO reserves the right to disqualify a candidate at any stage and the costs incurred will be recovered from the applicant.
• MEPCO also reserves the right to quash / cancel the whole recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.