Government Relations Officer

Job description / Role

Description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. We are Saudi's number one event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, and revenue, serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales. We are part of the Supertech Group, which also consists of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Role Overview

The Government Relations Officer (GRO) is responsible for managing all official government-related activities and ensuring the company’s compliance with Saudi labor laws and other relevant regulations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining smooth relationships with government entities and supporting the business with efficient processing of employee and company documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all government-related processes, including but not limited to:
• Iqama issuance, renewal, and transfer
• Visa applications, cancellations, and extensions
• Exit/re-entry and final exit permits
• GOSI, Mudad, Qiwa, and Muqeem portal management
• Liaise with various ministries and authorities such as the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MHRSD), Jawazat, MOFA, and Chamber of Commerce
• Manage company registration renewals, commercial registration (CR), municipality licenses, and other legal documents
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and keep the management informed of any updates or changes
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all government transactions and official documentation
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a government documentation perspective
• Handle the submission and follow-up of government forms and letters, both online and offline
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key government stakeholders
• Provide timely reports and updates to management regarding ongoing and completed transactions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in government relations, preferably within the automotive or related industry
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabian laws and regulations, particularly those related to the automotive sector
• Strong network within government bodies and regulatory agencies
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken
• Experience in operating government systems such as Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, and others