Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 265205: Musical Composer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 265205 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Compose musical compositions, such as recitals; compose melodies of poems and the lyrical poetry; and compose themes of movies, theaters and television series and artworks.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`265205`
Official Title (EN)	Musical Composer
Official Title (AR)	Musical Composer
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Legal, social and cultural professionals
Minor Group	Creative and performing artists
Unit Group	Musicians, singers and composers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`265101`	Cartoonist	Cartoonist	View Occupation 265101 →
`265102`	Sculptor	Sculptor	View Occupation 265102 →
`265103`	Visual Artist	Visual Artist	View Occupation 265103 →
`265104`	Visual Arts Critic	Visual Arts Critic	View Occupation 265104 →
`265105`	Documents and Manuscripts Restoration Specialist	Documents and Manuscripts Restoration Specialist	View Occupation 265105 →
`265106`	Paintings Restoration Specialist	Paintings Restoration Specialist	View Occupation 265106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Music and performing 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 265205. 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 265205?

SSCO 265205 designates Musical Composer (Musical Composer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 265205 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.