Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 722104: Bladesmith

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 722104 | Major Group: Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Determine work materials and specifications thereof, estimate quantities and costs thereof, and manufacture and assemble steel doors, windows, awnings, and fences, as well as aluminum doors and windows. In addition to, maintain metal doors and windows.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`722104`
Official Title (EN)	Bladesmith
Official Title (AR)	Bladesmith
Major Group	Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)
Sub-Major Group	Metal, machinery and related trades workers
Minor Group	Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers
Unit Group	Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`722101`	Blacksmith	Blacksmith	View Occupation 722101 →
`722102`	Press-Tool Setter	Press-Tool Setter	View Occupation 722102 →
`722103`	Power Hammer Operator	Power Hammer Operator	View Occupation 722103 →
`722201`	Weapons Manufacturer	Weapons Manufacturer	View Occupation 722201 →
`722202`	Locksmith	Locksmith	View Occupation 722202 →
`722203`	Kit & Tools Maker	Kit & Tools Maker	View Occupation 722203 →

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 722104. 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 722104?

SSCO 722104 designates Bladesmith (Bladesmith) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 722104 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.