Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 351102: Communications Operations Technician

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 351102 | Major Group: Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Apply and implement plans related to communications operations; identify necessary tools and requirements; provide technical assistance to communications engineer and specialist in performance of duties thereof; save data and information related to communications operations; prepare and submit work reports.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`351102`
Official Title (EN)	Communications Operations Technician
Official Title (AR)	Communications Operations Technician
Major Group	Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)
Sub-Major Group	Information and communications technicians
Minor Group	Information and communications technology operations and user support technicians
Unit Group	Information and communications technology operations technicians
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`351101`	IT Operations Technician	IT Operations Technician	View Occupation 351101 →
`351103`	Digital Printing Technician	Digital Printing Technician	View Occupation 351103 →
`351201`	IT Support Technician	IT Support Technician	View Occupation 351201 →
`351202`	Communications Support Technician	Communications Support Technician	View Occupation 351202 →
`351203`	Software Support Technician	Software Support Technician	View Occupation 351203 →
`351204`	Database Support Technician	Database Support Technician	View Occupation 351204 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Diploma
Field of Study / Discipline: Computer use
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 351102. 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 351102?

SSCO 351102 designates Communications Operations Technician (Communications Operations Technician) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 351102 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.