Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 143117: Publication Art Direction Manager

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 143117 | Major Group: Managers (Group 1)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Supervise the preparation of operational plans related to the technical direction of the publications, and direct supervision of the planning and organization of the technical direction of publications in accordance with the operational plans, executive programs and set objectives, and ensure the availability of all technical and human resources that guarantee the progression of daily operations as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`143117`
Official Title (EN)	Publication Art Direction Manager
Official Title (AR)	Publication Art Direction Manager
Major Group	Managers (Group 1)
Sub-Major Group	Hospitality, retail and other services managers
Minor Group	Other services managers
Unit Group	Sports, recreation and cultural centre 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
`143101`	Cultural Club Manager	Cultural Club Manager	View Occupation 143101 →
`143102`	Country Club Manager	Country Club Manager	View Occupation 143102 →
`143103`	Entertainment Center Manager	Entertainment Center Manager	View Occupation 143103 →
`143104`	Health Club Manager	Health Club Manager	View Occupation 143104 →
`143105`	Sports Facility Manager	Sports Facility Manager	View Occupation 143105 →
`143106`	Youth Hostel Manager	Youth Hostel Manager	View Occupation 143106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Diploma
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 143117. 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 143117?

SSCO 143117 designates Publication Art Direction Manager (Publication Art Direction Manager) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 143117 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.