Manpower Services in Saudi Arabia

Manpower Agency Saudia's referral network covers the full spectrum of workforce services Saudi employers require — from skilled labour supply for construction sites to executive search for C-suite roles, from Ajeer-compliant outsourcing to specialised shutdown and turnaround crews. Every service below is delivered through a curated partner agency holding active MHRSD licensing and the operational track record to match.

Quick answer: We provide ten manpower service categories across Saudi Arabia — manpower supply, outsourcing, labour outsourcing, temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, executive search, payroll outsourcing, visa and Iqama processing, Saudization consulting, and shutdown and turnaround manpower. WhatsApp us with your need and we route it to the right specialist partner.

The Ten Services We Cover

Each service below addresses a distinct workforce scenario. Many Saudi employers need more than one — for example, a contractor building at NEOM may simultaneously need manpower supply for general construction labour, executive search for project leadership, payroll outsourcing for administrative simplicity, and Saudization consulting to maintain Nitaqat status. We route each strand to the partner best equipped to handle it.

Manpower Supply

The core service: skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers deployed across any industry and any Saudi city. Welders for refinery work in Jubail, masons for construction in Riyadh, housekeeping staff for hotels in Mecca, cleaners for facility management in Jeddah — the partner agency holds the Iqama sponsorship and Ajeer permits while you direct the work on site.

Manpower Outsourcing

Full Ajeer-compliant outsourcing where workers operate at your site under the partner agency's sponsorship. Outsourced workers don't dilute your Nitaqat ratio because they're classified under the supplying agency. Ideal for employers in Green or Platinum bands wanting operational flexibility without Saudisation drag.

Labour Outsourcing

Blue-collar outsourcing for industries that consume labour by the hundred — construction, manufacturing, logistics, facility management. Cost-effective monthly or hourly arrangements with accommodation, transport, and worker management handled by the partner.

Temporary Staffing

Short-term workforce for project surges, peak seasons, plant shutdowns, Hajj and Umrah periods, and event staffing. Contract durations from one week to six months. Mobilisation as fast as 7 days when partners maintain pre-cleared candidate pools.

Permanent Recruitment

Direct-hire placements for long-term professionals — engineers, supervisors, managers, specialists. The worker transfers to your Iqama sponsorship and joins your establishment headcount. Suited for core team building rather than project-based scaling.

Executive Search

C-suite and senior management recruitment across Saudi Arabia. Country managers for multinationals entering the Kingdom, project directors for Vision 2030 developments, technical heads for industrial operations. Discreet, headhunted, market-mapped.

Payroll Outsourcing

End-to-end payroll administration including monthly wage processing through the Wage Protection System (WPS), GOSI contributions, Qiwa contract registration, and Iqama renewal coordination. Reduces administrative burden and keeps compliance airtight.

Visa & Iqama Processing

Support for visa applications, Iqama issuance, and Iqama transfers through partners equipped to navigate Muqeem, Qiwa, and Saudi consulate processes for overseas recruitment. Important for employers without dedicated PRO functions.

Saudization & Nitaqat Consulting

Advisory and structural support for employers managing Nitaqat compliance — moving from Red or Low Green to Medium Green status, hitting sector-specific Saudisation quotas, navigating micro-Saudisation rules introduced under the latest MHRSD framework.

Shutdown & Turnaround Manpower

Specialist crews for refinery, petrochemical plant, and industrial facility shutdowns. Pre-cleared 6G welders, pipe fitters, riggers, instrument technicians, scaffolders, and HSE officers ready to mobilise on short notice across Jubail, Yanbu, Ras Tanura, and Ras Al Khair.

Which Service Do You Need?

Most workforce questions can be reduced to a few practical decisions. Use the matrix below as a starting point.

If you need...Start with this service
Workers under your sponsorship long-termPermanent Recruitment
Workers under partner sponsorship (Ajeer)Manpower Outsourcing
Short-term project staffingTemporary Staffing
Bulk blue-collar labourLabour Outsourcing
A senior executive or specialistExecutive Search
To outsource payroll administrationPayroll Outsourcing
Help with Nitaqat status or quotasSaudisation Consulting
Crews for refinery / plant shutdownShutdown & Turnaround
Iqama processing or visa supportVisa & Iqama Processing
Skilled workers, no preference on structureManpower Supply

When in doubt, send a WhatsApp message describing your situation. We'll suggest the right service category before routing to a partner.

Industries We Serve Through These Services

Our services cut across every major Saudi industry. The most active sectors include oil and gas, construction, hospitality, healthcare, facility management, cleaning and janitorial, security services, logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, retail, engineering, and domestic household staff. See the full industries hub for sector-specific overviews.

Cities & Vision 2030 Project Coverage

All services are delivered across the Kingdom — Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Jubail, Yanbu, Mecca, Madinah, Tabuk, and active Vision 2030 sites including NEOM, the Red Sea Project, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, and New Murabba.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we combine multiple services in one engagement?

Yes. Many employers run manpower supply, payroll outsourcing, and Saudisation consulting concurrently. We route each strand to the partner best suited for that service, and the partners coordinate among themselves where workflows touch.

What is the difference between manpower supply and manpower outsourcing?

Manpower supply is a broad service category covering any provision of workers to an employer. Manpower outsourcing specifically refers to Ajeer-structured arrangements where the supplying agency retains sponsorship and the workers are classified under the agency's establishment for Nitaqat purposes.

Is permanent recruitment Ajeer-related?

No. Permanent recruitment involves a direct-hire contract where the worker's Iqama transfers to your establishment. The worker counts under your Nitaqat ratio. Ajeer applies only to outsourcing arrangements where sponsorship remains with the supplying agency.

How do you select which partner to route my request to?

Three criteria: industry specialisation, geographic capacity, and current candidate availability. A partner strong in Jubail oil and gas may not be the best fit for Riyadh hospitality, so we route accordingly. See our process page for the full methodology.

Are there services you don't cover?

We focus on what our network can deliver reliably. Niche regulated functions outside MHRSD's mainstream framework — for example, specific medical licensing assistance through SCFHS, or aviation licensing through GACA — are outside our typical referral scope, though we can sometimes signpost employers to appropriate specialists.

Reviewed by Manpower Agency Saudia Compliance Team — Service descriptions verified against current MHRSD Ajeer rules effective 26 January 2026 and ongoing Vision 2030 workforce expansion demand.

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Our partner network mobilises skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers across the Kingdom — fully Ajeer-compliant, ready to deploy.

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