Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 111208: Consul

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 111208 | Major Group: Managers (Group 1)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Provide consular services to the nationals of the Kingdom in the host country; supervise all consular works related to the nationals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the host country; ensure the provision of all the services that are necessary to protect them and their interests within the prescribed and adopted limits under the international law.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`111208`
Official Title (EN)	Consul
Official Title (AR)	Consul
Major Group	Managers (Group 1)
Sub-Major Group	Chief executives, senior officials and legislators
Minor Group	Legislators and senior officials
Unit Group	Senior government officials
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`111101`	Minister	Minister	View Occupation 111101 →
`111102`	Member of Shura Council	Member of Shura Council	View Occupation 111102 →
`111103`	Grand Mufti	Grand Mufti	View Occupation 111103 →
`111104`	Member of the Supreme Judicial Council	Member of the Supreme Judicial Council	View Occupation 111104 →
`111105`	Attorney General	Attorney General	View Occupation 111105 →
`111106`	Region Emir	Region Emir	View Occupation 111106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Relevant Professional Qualification
Field of Study / Discipline: Relevant Field of Specialization
Core Professional Competencies: Technical competency, communication, analytical and operational skills
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 111208. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 111208?

SSCO 111208 designates Consul (Consul) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 111208 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.