Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 712101: Asphalt and artificial components roofing worker

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 712101 | Major Group: Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Cover rooftops with several layers of insulation material, roofing sheets, hot bitumen and a layer of gravel for the finished surface.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`712101`
Official Title (EN)	Asphalt and artificial components roofing worker
Official Title (AR)	Asphalt and artificial components roofing worker
Major Group	Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)
Sub-Major Group	Building and Related Trades Workers (excluding Electricians)
Minor Group	Building finishers and related trades workers
Unit Group	Roofers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`712102`	Roofing Sheet metal worker	Roofing Sheet metal worker	View Occupation 712102 →
`712103`	Wood and clay roofing worker	Wood and clay roofing worker	View Occupation 712103 →
`712104`	Roof slate and tiles worker	Roof slate and tiles worker	View Occupation 712104 →
`712201`	Rugs, carpets, and plastic flooring installer	Rugs, carpets, and plastic flooring installer	View Occupation 712201 →
`712202`	Tile setter	Tile setter	View Occupation 712202 →
`712203`	Hardwood floor installer	Hardwood floor installer	View Occupation 712203 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Lower secondary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
Core Professional Competencies: Self Development
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 712101. 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 712101?

SSCO 712101 designates Asphalt and artificial components roofing worker (Asphalt and artificial components roofing worker) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 712101 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.