HRSD Ministry announces Saudization in 44 professions

Saudi Arabia has introduced 50% to 100% Saudization in 44 Iqama professions which would create 33,000 jobs for Saudis.

Licensed aviation professions

50% to 100% Saudization in the following licensed aviation professions starting from March 15, 2023, would create 4,000 jobs for Saudis.

• 100% Saudization in Copilot – 315305.
• 100% in Air controller – 315301.
• 100% in Dispatcher – 315402.
• 100% in Meteorologist – 315401.
• 70% in Aviation Transport Pilot – 315304.
• 60% localization in Air Host – 511101.

Optics Professions

50% Saudization in the following optics professions from March 18, 2023, would create 1,000 jobs for Saudis.

• Medical optics technician – 325401.
• Physics laboratory technician – 3112042.
• Optics technician – 325403.
• Minimum Salary for Saudis: SR 5,500.
• Source: HRSD Ministry

Customer Service Professions

100% Saudization in the customer service profession from  Dec. 17, 2022, would create 4,000 jobs for Saudis.

• 221024 Tourist Information Clerk.
• 422201 Call Center Clerk.
• 422202 Customer Service Center Inquiries Clerk.
• 422501 Query Clerk.
• 422902 Customer Data Clerk.
• 422302 ATV splitter operator.
• List of Professions reserved for Saudis
• Source: HRSD Ministry

Vehicle Regular Technical Inspection Outlets

50% to 100% Saudization in 11 professions at vehicle regular technical inspection outlets in two phases which will create 5,000 jobs for Saudis.

• 50% localization from 12 June 2023.
• 100% localization from 31 May 2024.
• Site manager.
• Assistant manager.
• Quality manager.
• Financial supervisor.
• Site supervisor.
• Lane leader.
• Inspection technician.
• Assistant inspection technician.
• Maintenance technician.
• Information technician.
• Data entry specialist.
• Source: HRSD Ministry

Parcel Delivery Services

100% Saudization in 14 activities for parcel delivery services outlets such as Aramex would create 7,000 jobs for Saudis.

• 100% localization in the CEO jobs.
• Providing delivery services via electronic platforms.
• Parcel transportation (domestic and international).
• Parcel transportation (domestic).
• courier activities
• Mail and parcel baggage activities
• Activities of receiving, delivering, and transporting postal items and parcels
• Providing postal room management services
• Provision of processing, storage, and redistribution of postal items and parcels
• Provide postal logistics
• Activities of private mail carriers
• Transaction Delivery Postal Service Activities
• Postal mail activities
• EMS activities
• Other Postal Activities.
• Source: HRSD Ministry

70% Saudization in the sales outlets of the following 7 businesses;

• Security and safety equipment.
• Elevators, escalators, and conveyors.
• Artificial grass and swimming pools.
• Water purification and navigation equipment.
• Catering devices and electric trucks.
• Shooting weapons, airsoft guns, and picnic supplies.
• Packaging equipment and tools.
• Source: HRSD Ministry