{"id":18926,"date":"2021-01-19T16:10:04","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T13:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=18926"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:14:14","slug":"saudization-of-engineering-jobs-in-2021-proven-takes-the-drivers-seat-to-help-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/saudization-of-engineering-jobs-in-2021-proven-takes-the-drivers-seat-to-help-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudization of Engineering Jobs in 2021 – Proven Takes the Driver\u2019s Seat to Help Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, January 18, 2021:\u00a0<\/strong>Proven, the\u00a0leading outsources business services provider in the region, announced services to help its Saudi customers fulfill their engineer\u2019s Saudization requirements. As part of Proven\u2019s Outsourcing (PEO) service, clients can now choose from candidates from a pool of engineers to work with their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCompanies that put in efforts to develop a Saudization plan within their firms will be able to have a competitive edge and be organized in the future. In partnership with the Saudi government, the Proven team has created a pool of Saudi nationals with engineering professions, helped reduce unemployment, supported private-sector jobs, and created opportunities for Saudi nationals with the right skill set,\u201d said Omer Saleem, Director and Deputy CEO of Proven. \u201cAt Proven, we understand the complexities that organizations may face when adhering to the required government regulations.  In this regard, we will also assist customers in recruiting engineers as per their criteria and conduct meticulous background checks. Proven will collaborate closely with our clients to help them research, prepare and have access to expert advice through our unparalleled consultancy and outsourcing services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched under the umbrella of Saudi\u2019s Vision 2030, the Saudi Nationalization scheme (often referred to as\u00a0Saudization<\/a>) aims to create improved job opportunities for Saudi nationals, subsequently reducing the unemployment rate. In August 2020, under this initiative, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the localization of 20% of the 117 engineering fields available in the country. According to the latest news on\u00a0Saudization plans<\/a>, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to implement it at the beginning of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government made this move intending to offer fair employment opportunities for local engineers and secure future opportunities that might be available to those currently pursuing engineering degrees. According to predictions, the Saudization of engineering jobs will create as many as 7,000 positions, each with a minimum remuneration of SAR 7,000 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the cost of living is escalating with each passing year, the KSA government believes that the localization of private-sector jobs can enable Saudi nationals to keep up with the cost of living. The labor market, now tainted with the misgivings of 2020\u2019s events, will also see a revival owing to this move. With the localization of 117 engineering fields, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development plans to strengthen the private sectors, aiding the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This rule will apply to private establishments employing five or more engineering professionals. Establishments with four or fewer foreign engineers will be exempt from this Saudization rule. As per the legalization put forward by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, organizations that violate the Saudization law will be levied with hefty fines and might risk losing out on government services. In a bid to aid private establishments fulfill the Saudization criteria, the government will offer support and incentive packages that will allow them to recruit Saudi engineers, train them, and ensure career stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These rules will not apply to an individual if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n