Government Relations Manager

CTRD Company for Business Services (CTRD Arabia) is a company registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (CR : ).

Company Overview

We work with partners enabling and supporting through advice and operational support. We place a great deal of value in strong personal relationships—becoming trusted advisers to our partners and working with them to identify and resolve their capability challenges.

People are at the heart of what we do—both within our organisation and when working with others externally. Our success is bound up in getting our relationships right, delivering on what we commit to, holding ourselves accountable and maintaining humility in everything we do.

As our company continues to establish its presence in Saudi Arabia, the Government Relations Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring our staff’s legal status in the kingdom, aligning with local regulatory requirements while facilitating smooth interactions with government entities. This role requires expertise in navigating Saudi labour laws, corporate compliance, and the ability to handle government processes such as BVVs, Iqama renewals, and permits. The ideal candidate will help mitigate operational risks and enable the company to operate efficiently and lawfully within the Kingdom.

Location

Riyadh (with occasional travel across KSA)

Hours of Work

40 hours

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract 12 months

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all government portals and related activities and processes (Iqama, visas, GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad, Balady, CR, CoC, municipality, civil defence, insurance, etc.).
• Ensure timely acquisition and renewal of licenses, permits, approvals and company documents (commercial registration, municipality licences, Saudization certificates, etc.).
• Act as the main liaison with ministries, municipalities and other regulatory authorities to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
• Handle inspection visits, regulatory audits, and provide required reports to management.
• Monitor changes in government regulations and update management with recommendations.
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant government entities to support business operations.
• Advise on the requirements and policies relating to expatriate visas of all types and Iqama applications, renewals, and other government‑related processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials to facilitate efficient processing of company requirements.
• Advise on Nitaqat status compliance with Saudization quotas and other Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development regulations.
• Accompany staff to public administration appointments to assist with processing.
• Advise and participate in any disputes that may arise from the government authorities in relation to our activities.

Requirements

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Operations Consulting

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