Saudization of 50% in small market and supermarkets

From March 28, 2022, the HRSD Ministry has imposed 50 percent Saudization on some professions in eligible grocery stores and supermarkets.

Supermarkets and grocery stores have become saudized.

Saudi Arabia took the decision to localize jobs in grocery stores and supermarkets on Oct. 12, 2020, but implementation began in March 2022.

1- The 50 percent Saudization decision in supermarkets and grocery stores has been adopted.

• All retail chains with a floor area of less than 300 square meters are considered small.
• All supermarkets with a floor area of less than 500 square meters are considered small.

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2- In the following occupations, supermarkets must maintain a 50 percent Saudization rate:

• Manager of the department.
• Branch manager’s deputy.
• Manager of a branch.
• Supervisors of departments.

3- In the following professions, supermarkets are expected to maintain 100% Saudization:

• Accountants that work for the customer
• Supervisors of accounting funds
• Service to customers.
• Relations with customers

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