Saudisation driving steel company’s recruitment
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KSA supplier to extend employment opportunities to female and disabled workers
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A specialist training school has been established to encourage the recruitment of more young, female and disabled workers in Saudi Arabia’s industrial employment market.
Reports in the Saudi Gazette quoted Saudi Steel and Pipe Company (SSPC) CEO Mohamed Zakaria as saying that the training will also address Saudisation quotas to employ more nationals in the local workforce.
The company has already written to the Labour office and requested support from the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI).
Of the company’s current workforce, 10% are Saudi Arabian national; Zakaria says that the intention is to increase this to 100%, despite Saudi workers costing twice as much.
Training will see the majority of females in administrative or support roles, students will also learn English.
“We respect women and welcome them to the workforce. We want them to progress and compete with men. A few years ago we could not imagine that women could work in the industrial field,” commented Zakaria.
“The Kingdom is changing; Saudi women can work in the sector, particularly in office management, reception and accounts. There are also plans to hire people with disabilities.”
He said the Bugshan family, the owners of the steel company, believed it was their duty as a Saudi company to contribute to the development of the country and the employment of nationals.