Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 912903: Sanitation cleaner

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 912903 | Major Group: Elementary occupations (Group 9)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Inspecting, servicing and equipping the equipment for draining household sewage networks, opening blockages in the sewers, preparing equipment for draining public sewage networks and opening blockages in them.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`912903`
Official Title (EN)	Sanitation cleaner
Official Title (AR)	Sanitation cleaner
Major Group	Elementary occupations (Group 9)
Sub-Major Group	Cleaners and helpers
Minor Group	Vehicle, window, laundry and other hand cleaning workers
Unit Group	Other cleaning 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
`912101`	Laundryman	Laundryman	View Occupation 912101 →
`912102`	Ironer	Ironer	View Occupation 912102 →
`912103`	Carpet and rug Cleaner	Carpet and rug Cleaner	View Occupation 912103 →
`912104`	Curtain washer	Curtain washer	View Occupation 912104 →
`912201`	Vehicle Cleaner	Vehicle Cleaner	View Occupation 912201 →
`912202`	Aircraft cleaning worker	Aircraft cleaning worker	View Occupation 912202 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Less than primary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
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 912903. 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 912903?

SSCO 912903 designates Sanitation cleaner (Sanitation cleaner) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 912903 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.