Title: Employment Opportunities at Capital Development Authority (CDA) in 2025: Recruiting Skilled and Managerial Personnel We are currently seeking highly skilled and experienced individuals to join our team at the Capital Development Authority (CDA). If you possess the necessary qualifications and expertise, we encourage you to apply for our open positions. Take the first step towards a rewarding career with us. Capital Development Authority (CDA) Jobs 2025
Skilled & Managerial Staff Needed for Nursery, Horticulture, Marketing & Technical Fields (Project-Based Hiring)
Applications are welcome from dynamic, competent individuals for various project-based assignments under the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) system of Project Pay Scale (PPS). These positions support a large-scale initiative aimed at commercializing and professionalizing nursery operations, green areas, and environmental ventures in Islamabad.
Positions include technical, administrative, marketing, architecture, and operations. Candidates with a background in horticulture, landscaping, nursery development, marketing planning, architecture, or heavy-duty machine operation should apply.
This hiring opportunity presents a unique opportunity to work with one of Pakistan’s most renowned civil society organizations in a fixed-term project, with a tangible, direct impact in Islamabad’s urban sustainability.
📋 Job Openings & Criteria
| S# | Position Title | PPS | No. of Posts | Eligibility | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Manager, Nursery | 9 | 1 | Master’s in Horticulture/Agriculture/Botany + 12 years’ experience in nursery/agribusiness | Up to 45 years |
| 2 | Manager Nursery | 8 | 1 | Master’s + 7 years’ relevant experience | Up to 40 years |
| 3 | Assistant Manager – Greenhouse | 6 | 1 | Bachelor’s in relevant field + 3 years’ nursery experience | Up to 33 years |
| 4 | Assistant Manager – Floriculture | 6 | 1 | Bachelor’s in horticulture/floriculture + 3 years’ experience | Up to 33 yrs |
| 5 | Assistant Manager – Tree Nursery | 6 | 1 | BSc in Horticulture, Forestry or Botany + relevant experience | Up to 33 years |
| 6 | Assistant Manager – Marketing | 6 | 1 | MBA/BBA in Marketing + 3 years’ experience in promotions, digital campaigns, B2B/B2C | Up to 33 years |
| 7 | Assistant Manager – Architect | 6 | 2 | Bachelor’s in Architecture + 3 years of landscape or civic design experience | Up to 30 yrs |
| 8 | AutoCAD Operator | 5 | 2 | FA/FSc with AutoCAD Diploma (2D/3D design) + 3 years’ technical drafting experience | Up to 30 yrs |
| 9 | Assistant Marketing Officer | 5 | 1 | BBA Marketing + 3 years in advertising, outreach or public relations | Up to 30 yrs |
| 10 | Supervisor—Ornamental & Greenhouse Nursery | 4 | 2 | FSc (Bio) + 2 years hands-on field experience in floriculture or landscaping | Up to 30 years |
| 11 | Wheel Grader Operator | 4 | 1 | Matric + HTV License + 3 years’ road construction or site work experience | Up to 30 years |
| 12 | Excavator Operator | 4 | 1 | Matric + HTV License + experience operating heavy equipment | Up to 30 years |
| 13 | Tree Transplanter | 4 | 1 | Matric + 3 years’ tree shifting/gardening experience | Up to 30 years |
| 14 | Helper | 3 | 1 | Minimum Middle-level education + willingness for physical work | Up to 30 years |
🏢 About Capital Development Authority (CDA)
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is the primary civic agency in charge of planning, development, and management of Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. CDA, since its establishment, has led crucial urban development interventions that determine city infrastructure, sustainability of the environment, housing, as well as public places.
The department functions under the Ministry of Interior and stands out for providing timely services in planning, sanitation, horticulture, municipal services, and real estate development. The CDA’s Environment Directorate stands out especially for urban greening, nursery development, landscaping, and city beautification — making Islamabad continue to rank as among the region’s greenest capitals.
Join CDA to serve in a result-based, customer-centric government department with a chance to make a real contribution towards Pakistan’s capital’s civic development.
📌 Application Guidelines
📝 Nature of Employment:
- All appointments are strictly project-based and non-transferable.
- Initial contracts will be for 2 years, extendable based on performance and project needs.
📄 Application Documents Required:
- Latest CV
- Scanned copies of educational certificates
- Domicile
- CNIC
- Recent passport-size photo
- Relevant experience letters
📅 Deadline:
All applications must be submitted within 20 days from the date of advertisement.
📫 Submission Method:
Online submission only at:
🌐 https://apps.cda.gov.pk/jobs/cdajobs (Registration start from 20 May 2025)
