Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 243205: Public Awareness Specialist

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 243205 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Study the specialized international experiences and practices related to public awareness; examine the possibility of utilization; disseminate the awareness messages via various means; coordinate, facilitate, organize and implement the work related to public awareness; evaluate the effectiveness of public awareness procedures; and prepare, present and keep the specialized documents and reports related to public awareness.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`243205`
Official Title (EN)	Public Awareness Specialist
Official Title (AR)	Public Awareness Specialist
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Business and administration professionals
Minor Group	Sales, marketing and public relations professionals
Unit Group	Public relations professionals
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`243101`	Advertising Specialist	Advertising Specialist	View Occupation 243101 →
`243102`	Purchase Specialist	Purchase Specialist	View Occupation 243102 →
`243103`	Contracts Specialist	Contracts Specialist	View Occupation 243103 →
`243104`	Tender Specialist	Tender Specialist	View Occupation 243104 →
`243105`	Customer Services Specialist	Customer Services Specialist	View Occupation 243105 →
`243106`	Commercial Specialist	Commercial Specialist	View Occupation 243106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Marketing and advertising
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 243205. 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 243205?

SSCO 243205 designates Public Awareness Specialist (Public Awareness Specialist) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 243205 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.