Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 131102: Irrigation Manager

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 131102 | Major Group: Managers (Group 1)


Job Summary & Primary Duties

Participate in the preparation of the plans, programs and projects aimed at utilizing and developing the water resources; and directly supervise the preparation of the operational plans related to irrigation affairs, including plans to provide, and verify the quality of, the irrigation water; manage and maintain and develop the irrigation plants and equipment as well as the tools used in the irrigation system; follow-up the conduct of the applied studies and research in the areas of irrigation a


Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

ParameterOfficial Specification
Saudi SSCO Code131102
Official Title (EN)Irrigation Manager
Official Title (AR)Irrigation Manager
Major GroupManagers (Group 1)
Sub-Major GroupProduction and Specialized Services Managers
Minor GroupProduction managers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Unit GroupAgricultural and forestry production managers
Standard ClassificationUnified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary PlatformsQiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)
CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
131101Agricultural Affairs ManagerAgricultural Affairs ManagerView Occupation 131101 →
131103Pastures & Forests Affairs ManagerPastures & Forests Affairs ManagerView Occupation 131103 →
131104Livestock Affairs ManagerLivestock Affairs ManagerView Occupation 131104 →
131105Animal farm ManagerAnimal farm ManagerView Occupation 131105 →
131106Slaughterhouse ManagerSlaughterhouse ManagerView Occupation 131106 →
131107Apiary ManagerApiary ManagerView Occupation 131107 →

Qualification & Competency Profile


Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment ParameterStatusCompliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO RegistryVerifiedStandardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract AuthenticationActiveAuthorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance IntegrationCompliantAutomatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council AccreditationStandardizedCouncil verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization ContributionEligibleContributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 131102?

SSCO 131102 designates Irrigation Manager (Irrigation Manager) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 131102 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.