Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 731101: Measuring Instruments Repairer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 731101 | Major Group: Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Inspect measuring Instruments, as well as identification and repair of defects thereof. In addition to dealing with customer inquiries, offering products, and provision of general advice on use of tools.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`731101`
Official Title (EN)	Measuring Instruments Repairer
Official Title (AR)	Measuring Instruments Repairer
Major Group	Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)
Sub-Major Group	Handicraft and printing workers
Minor Group	Handicraft workers
Unit Group	Precision-instrument makers and repairers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`731102`	Precision Instruments Repairer	Precision Instruments Repairer	View Occupation 731102 →
`731103`	Watch Repairer	Watch Repairer	View Occupation 731103 →
`731104`	Optical Instruments Repairer	Optical Instruments Repairer	View Occupation 731104 →
`731201`	Piano Tuner	Piano Tuner	View Occupation 731201 →
`731202`	Inflatable Musical Instruments Maker & Repairer	Inflatable Musical Instruments Maker & Repairer	View Occupation 731202 →
`731203`	String Musical Instruments Maker & Repairer	String Musical Instruments Maker & Repairer	View Occupation 731203 →

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 731101. 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 731101?

SSCO 731101 designates Measuring Instruments Repairer (Measuring Instruments Repairer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 731101 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.