Saudization of Sales, Purchase, and Project Management Professions Takes Effect
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has enforced Saudization in the sales, purchasing, and project management sectors beginning Sunday, December 24. This follows a grace period previously given by the ministry. Each sector has a different Saudization target.
For sales roles, the ministry demands a 15 percent Saudization for companies with at least five sales employees, affecting positions such as sales managers, specialists, and representatives in various fields including technology.
In procurement, Saudization has reached 50 percent, targeting jobs like purchasing managers and procurement specialists.
Project management roles must implement 35 percent Saudization initially, involving positions like project managers and specialists. This initiative will occur in two stages, aiming for 35 percent and later 40 percent Saudization, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, focusing on businesses with at least three project management employees and a minimum salary of SR6000.
The Saudization efforts are part of a broader strategy to boost Saudi citizens' employment and economic participation, providing a thriving, stable work environment through job creation for Saudi youth. Enhanced participation in the labor market and contribution to the economy are also goals.
To assist private companies in hiring Saudis, the ministry offers incentives such as help with recruitment, training, and job retention, along with priority access to nationalization support programs through the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF).
A guide detailing the localization rules and their implementation has been distributed by the ministry, highlighting the importance of compliance to avoid penalties for non-adherence.
In procurement, Saudization has reached 50 percent, targeting jobs like purchasing managers and procurement specialists.
Project management roles must implement 35 percent Saudization initially, involving positions like project managers and specialists. This initiative will occur in two stages, aiming for 35 percent and later 40 percent Saudization, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, focusing on businesses with at least three project management employees and a minimum salary of SR6000.
The Saudization efforts are part of a broader strategy to boost Saudi citizens' employment and economic participation, providing a thriving, stable work environment through job creation for Saudi youth. Enhanced participation in the labor market and contribution to the economy are also goals.
To assist private companies in hiring Saudis, the ministry offers incentives such as help with recruitment, training, and job retention, along with priority access to nationalization support programs through the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF).
A guide detailing the localization rules and their implementation has been distributed by the ministry, highlighting the importance of compliance to avoid penalties for non-adherence.
