Company Description Saudi Bonyan Real Estate Investment Co. is the real estate development arm and wholly owned subsidiary of Abdulrahman Saad AlRashid & Sons Company in Saudi Arabia. The company manages a diversified portfolio of income-generating assets across retail, residential, and mixed-use developments, and actively engages in land development as part of its growth strategy. Saudi Bonyan aims to pioneer innovative developments that create distinctive lifestyles and positively impact daily life. Guided by a mission to become one of the top real estate companies in the Kingdom, the organization operates on core values of integrity, excellence, and commitment in its relationships and business practices. Role Description The Government Relations Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, responsible for managing and maintaining effective relationships with local government entities and public sector agencies. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring regulatory developments, ensuring company compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and coordinating the submission and follow-up of licenses, permits, and approvals relevant to real estate projects. The role involves representing the company in meetings with government officials, preparing documentation and reports to support official requests, and providing guidance to internal stakeholders on government requirements. The Government Relations Officer will collaborate closely with legal, development, and operations teams to facilitate project timelines, resolve regulatory issues, and contribute to the company’s strategic objectives within the Saudi market.
Key Responsibilities Manage employee visa, residency/Iqama, work permit, renewal, transfer, and cancellation processes. Handle government-related transactions and documentation through relevant Saudi government platforms. Manage and maintain records across platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad, GOSI, Absher Business, and Ministry-related portals, as applicable. Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding requirements from a government relations and compliance perspective. Monitor expiry dates for Iqamas, work permits, licenses, registrations, and other statutory documents and ensure timely renewals. Support the organization in maintaining compliance with Saudi Labor Law and Saudization requirements. Coordinate with HR, Finance, Operations, and external government authorities on regulatory matters. Assist with company licenses, municipality requirements, Chamber of Commerce documentation, and other government approvals where required. Maintain accurate and confidential records of all government transactions and employee documentation. Keep management updated on regulatory changes that may impact employees or business operations. Resolve government-related documentation issues efficiently and follow up until completion.
Candidate Requirements Minimum 1 year of relevant PRO/Government Relations experience Strong hands-on knowledge of Saudi government portals and employment-related processes. Good understanding of Saudi Labor Law, Saudization, visa, Iqama, and work permit procedures. Strong Arabic and English communication skills. Strong Arabic and English communication skills. Excellent follow-up, organization, and documentation skills. Ability to handle confidential employee and company information professionally. Strong coordination skills with government authorities and internal stakeholders.