Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 962202: Assistance Worker

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 962202 | Major Group: Elementary occupations (Group 9)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Supporg the employer and his family members in coordinating work outside the home, such as support in the purchases, while following up on simple home maintenance and meeting needs for malfunctions at home.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`962202`
Official Title (EN)	Assistance Worker
Official Title (AR)	Assistance Worker
Major Group	Elementary occupations (Group 9)
Sub-Major Group	Refuse workers and other elementary workers
Minor Group	Other elementary workers
Unit Group	Odd-job Persons
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`962101`	messenger	messenger	View Occupation 962101 →
`962102`	Carrier	Carrier	View Occupation 962102 →
`962201`	Unique occupation worker	Unique occupation worker	View Occupation 962201 →
`962301`	Meter reader	Meter reader	View Occupation 962301 →
`962302`	Machine collector of self-sale	Machine collector of self-sale	View Occupation 962302 →
`962303`	Bill distributer	Bill distributer	View Occupation 962303 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Less than primary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
Core Professional Competencies: Inititave
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 962202. 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 962202?

SSCO 962202 designates Assistance Worker (Assistance Worker) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 962202 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.