Government/public relations officer

1. Government Liaison & Relationship Management

• Serve as the official company representative before Saudi ministries (Labor, Interior, Municipal, Civil Defense, Commerce), GOSI, and other regulatory bodies.
• Build and maintain strong, proactive relationships with key government officials, officers, and decision-makers across relevant departments.
• Attend in-person visits, meetings, and follow-ups at government offices to resolve queries, submit applications, and expedite approvals.

2. Visa & Iqama Management (Core Duty)

• Process new work visas, block visas, and business visas for all expatriate employees (engineers, supervisors, skilled labor).
• Manage end-to-end Iqama (residence permit) services: issuance, renewal, transfer, cancellation, and exit/re-entry permits.
• Coordinate medical tests, fingerprinting, and biometric enrollment for new hires as per Saudi immigration requirements.
• Track expiration dates for all employee documents (Iqama, passports, visas) and ensure 100% timely renewal to avoid penalties.
• Ensure strict compliance with Saudization (Nitaqat) quotas and labor regulations for construction projects.

3. Company & Project Licensing Compliance

• Manage renewal and amendment of Commercial Registration (CR), Municipal License, Civil Defense Approval, and Chamber of Commerce certificates.
• Secure project-specific permits: construction permits, work-site approvals, temporary facility licenses, and utility connections (water, electricity).
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all company legal documents, licenses, and registrations.
• Set up and manage company accounts on Saudi government e-portals: Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, Mudad (ensure Arabic/English proficiency for portal navigation).

4. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Monitor and interpret changes in Saudi labor laws, immigration policies, and construction regulations (e.g., Vision 2030 initiatives).
• Advise senior management on regulatory updates, compliance risks, and required actions to avoid legal penalties.
• Prepare and submit official government reports, declarations, and compliance documents as mandated by authorities.
• Ensure adherence to GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) contributions and labor welfare regulations.

5. Administrative & Document Support

• Prepare, translate (Arabic/English), and attest all official letters, applications, and correspondence for government submissions.
• Maintain a centralized, organized filing system for all government transactions, employee documents, and compliance records.
• Process payments for government fees, fines, and service charges accurately and on time.
• Support new hire onboarding by completing all government formalities and coordinating with HR/Operations teams.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with Project Managers, HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align government compliance with project timelines and company policies.
• Coordinate with site supervisors to ensure work-site compliance with Civil Defense and municipal safety regulations.
• Escalate complex regulatory issues or delays to the Government Relations Manager with recommended solutions.

Nationality:Saudi