Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 111211: The Kingdom Permanent Delegate

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 111211 | Major Group: Managers (Group 1)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the international organizations and bodies; ensure the that the Kingdom’s views on various issues and matters are clarified and communicated in line with the interest of the Kingdom and in accordance with its foreign policies; and oversee the work of the Permanent Delegation and direct its employees.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`111211`
Official Title (EN)	The Kingdom Permanent Delegate
Official Title (AR)	The Kingdom Permanent Delegate
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 111211. 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 111211?

SSCO 111211 designates The Kingdom Permanent Delegate (The Kingdom Permanent Delegate) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 111211 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.