Saudi Arabia has launched a new national skills framework to support jobs and workforce growth in the mining and industrial sectors. The move aims to create clear job standards and improve training, hiring, and career development across the country.
The initiative was announced by the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, during the Global Labor Market Conference 2026. The framework is part of Saudi Arabia’s long-term plan to strengthen its workforce and build strong industrial systems under Vision 2030.
The new system is designed to help employers, job seekers, and training centers better understand job needs in mining and industry. It will make it easier for companies to hire skilled workers and for people to find the right jobs based on their education and abilities.
The framework covers more than 500 industrial jobs, over 300 professional fields, 600 skills, and around 900 professional certifications. It sets clear job titles, role descriptions, and skill requirements. This will help create a common standard across the sector.
Each job will have a detailed profile. These profiles will include job codes, titles, main duties, education needs, and required skills. This gives workers a clear understanding of their roles and future career paths.
For young people and job seekers, the system will help them match their skills with the right jobs. It will also guide them on what training and certifications they need to grow in their careers.
This framework will support Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing industrial and mining sectors. By building skilled local talent, the country aims to strengthen its economy, reduce unemployment, and create long-term job opportunities for its people.
The project is seen as a major step toward building a strong, skilled, and future-ready workforce.