Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 134506: Headmaster

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 134506 | Major Group: Managers (Group 1)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Take part in developing the general strategy and main objectives, besides developing and implementing the plans, programs and initiatives that contribute to the achievement of such targets, directly supervise planning, organizing and managing the works of school, follow all the financial and administrative processes, besides the disbursement of annual operational budgets, and ensure the availability of all technical and human resources that ensure effectiveness of workflow as much as possible.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`134506`
Official Title (EN)	Headmaster
Official Title (AR)	Headmaster
Major Group	Managers (Group 1)
Sub-Major Group	Production and Specialized Services Managers
Minor Group	Professional services managers
Unit Group	Education 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
`134101`	Child Care Center Manager	Child Care Center Manager	View Occupation 134101 →
`134102`	Kindergarten Manager	Kindergarten Manager	View Occupation 134102 →
`134201`	Health Affairs Manager	Health Affairs Manager	View Occupation 134201 →
`134202`	Health Facilities’ Control Manager	Health Facilities’ Control Manager	View Occupation 134202 →
`134203`	Public Health Manager	Public Health Manager	View Occupation 134203 →
`134204`	Public Health Control Manager	Public Health Control Manager	View Occupation 134204 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Education science
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 134506. 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 134506?

SSCO 134506 designates Headmaster (Headmaster) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 134506 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.