Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 215301: Communications Engineer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 215301 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Prepare the plans of installing and operating the main and sub telecommunications switching; follow up the execution procedures; chart the telecommunication networks; follow up the execution procedures; prepare the preventive maintenance programs; follow up their execution; prepare, present and discuss the specialized documents and reports related to the results of such studies and analyses.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`215301`
Official Title (EN)	Communications Engineer
Official Title (AR)	Communications Engineer
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Science and engineering professionals
Minor Group	Electrotechnology engineers
Unit Group	Telecommunications engineers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`215101`	Electrical Engineer	Electrical Engineer	View Occupation 215101 →
`215102`	Tech. Electrical Engineer	Tech. Electrical Engineer	View Occupation 215102 →
`215103`	Electrical Engineering Specialist	Electrical Engineering Specialist	View Occupation 215103 →
`215104`	Electromechanical Engineer	Electromechanical Engineer	View Occupation 215104 →
`215105`	Automation Engineer	Automation Engineer	View Occupation 215105 →
`215106`	Power Generation Engineer	Power Generation Engineer	View Occupation 215106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Electronics and automation
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
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 215301. 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 215301?

SSCO 215301 designates Communications Engineer (Communications Engineer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 215301 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.