Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 351304: Computer Systems Technician

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 351304 | Major Group: Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Collect data and information; study a partial unit of systems; document systems inspection procedures; design systems’ subsystems; prepare technical specifications models; prepare and submit work reports.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`351304`
Official Title (EN)	Computer Systems Technician
Official Title (AR)	Computer Systems 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	Computer network and systems 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 →
`351102`	Communications Operations Technician	Communications Operations Technician	View Occupation 351102 →
`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 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Diploma
Field of Study / Discipline: Software and applications development and analysis
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 351304. 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 351304?

SSCO 351304 designates Computer Systems Technician (Computer Systems Technician) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 351304 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.