Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 112001: Chief Executive Officer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 112001 | Major Group: Managers (Group 1)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Participate in the development of the strategic objectives and plans as well as the policies and operational plans for the organizational subordinate units; Generally supervise the flow of the operations therein; ensure and follow up the achievement and implementation of the set objectives; and submit summaries and reports on the achievement to the senior management.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`112001`
Official Title (EN)	Chief Executive Officer
Official Title (AR)	Chief Executive Officer
Major Group	Managers (Group 1)
Sub-Major Group	Chief executives, senior officials and legislators
Minor Group	Managing directors and chief executives
Unit Group	Managing directors and chief executives
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`112002`	Chairman	Chairman	View Occupation 112002 →
`112003`	‎Regional Manger	‎Regional Manger	View Occupation 112003 →
`112004`	‎General Manager	‎General Manager	View Occupation 112004 →
`112005`	chief of Public Entity	chief of Public Entity	View Occupation 112005 →
`112006`	Corporate President	Corporate President	View Occupation 112006 →
`112007`	Partner Manager	Partner Manager	View Occupation 112007 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Management and administration
Core Professional Competencies: Leadership
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 112001. 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 112001?

SSCO 112001 designates Chief Executive Officer (Chief Executive Officer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 112001 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.