Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 122301: Research & Development Manager

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 122301 | Major Group: Managers (Group 1)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Participate in developing and preparing the general objectives, plans and initiatives for the work of research and development; manage the research and studies on various areas and topics related to the competencies and services of the entity; and ensure the availability of all the technical and human resources that ensure the conduct of daily operations as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`122301`
Official Title (EN)	Research & Development Manager
Official Title (AR)	Research & Development Manager
Major Group	Managers (Group 1)
Sub-Major Group	Administrative and commercial managers
Minor Group	Sales, marketing and development managers
Unit Group	Research and development managers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`122101`	Business Manager	Business Manager	View Occupation 122101 →
`122102`	Customer Services Manager	Customer Services Manager	View Occupation 122102 →
`122103`	Marketing Manager	Marketing Manager	View Occupation 122103 →
`122104`	Sales Manager	Sales Manager	View Occupation 122104 →
`122105`	Contract Manager	Contract Manager	View Occupation 122105 →
`122201`	Advertising Manager	Advertising Manager	View Occupation 122201 →

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 122301. 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 122301?

SSCO 122301 designates Research & Development Manager (Research & Development Manager) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 122301 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.