Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 216101: Architect

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 216101 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Design the new buildings, extensions or amendments to the existing buildings; give advice on the restoration and maintenance of old properties; assist in selecting the location; and execute the works of construction.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`216101`
Official Title (EN)	Architect
Official Title (AR)	Architect
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Science and engineering professionals
Minor Group	Architects, planners, surveyors and designers
Unit Group	Building architects
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`216102`	Interior Architect	Interior Architect	View Occupation 216102 →
`216103`	Architectural Engineering Technology Specialist	Architectural Engineering Technology Specialist	View Occupation 216103 →
`216201`	Landscape Engineer	Landscape Engineer	View Occupation 216201 →
`216301`	Fashion Designer	Fashion Designer	View Occupation 216301 →
`216302`	Stylist	Stylist	View Occupation 216302 →
`216303`	Industrial Designer	Industrial Designer	View Occupation 216303 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Architecture and town planning
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 216101. 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 216101?

SSCO 216101 designates Architect (Architect) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 216101 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.