Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 231003: Arts Professor

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 231003 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Prepare the educational curriculum plan; teach the higher education students the art curriculum; evaluate the students’ performance; conduct and supervise the researches studies; offer theoretical and practical consultations in the field of educational sciences; and prepare and keep the documents and reports related to student performance and achievement

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`231003`
Official Title (EN)	Arts Professor
Official Title (AR)	Arts Professor
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Teaching professionals
Minor Group	University and higher education teachers
Unit Group	University and higher education teachers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`231001`	Higher Education Professor	Higher Education Professor	View Occupation 231001 →
`231002`	Educational Sciences Professor	Educational Sciences Professor	View Occupation 231002 →
`231004`	Business Administration Professor	Business Administration Professor	View Occupation 231004 →
`231005`	Information and Telecommunications Technology Professor	Information and Telecommunications Technology Professor	View Occupation 231005 →
`231006`	Engineering Sciences Professor	Engineering Sciences Professor	View Occupation 231006 →
`231007`	Architectural Engineering Professor	Architectural Engineering Professor	View Occupation 231007 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Doctorate degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Fine arts
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 231003. 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 231003?

SSCO 231003 designates Arts Professor (Arts Professor) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 231003 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.