About the company:
Durr Systems AG is part of the Durr Group, one of the world leading mechanical and plant engineering companies with outstanding expertise in the fields of automation and digitization. The Durr Group is active on the market with three main brands Durr, Schenck, and HOMAG. The long-established brand Durr has been a byword for continuous innovation since 1896, with a wide range of products in robot, process, and assembly technology for all areas of vehicle production, focusing on painting and final assembly lines. Durr also offers painting technology for the general industry. In the field of environmental technology, Durr supplies efficient systems for exhaust air purification, for increasing the efficiency of production processes, and for sound insulation technology for a wide range of industries. Smart automatic and supervisory control systems and an efficient service offering complete the portfolio.
We are in the process of establishing our office in Saudi Arabia, so we are looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and committed Government Relations Specialist for our office in Jeddah. You will be working in a team of around 10 people both at the office of the company in Rawdah Street and the project location in King Abdullah Economic City. We offer a challenging and versatile job in an international environment with attractive compensation and flexible working hours, alongside a wide range of development opportunities. You can expect an open and well-balanced working atmosphere in a committed team.
Job description:
The Government Relations Specialist is a key role in Durr, focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with government entities and public sector stakeholders in the KSA. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with government regulations and representing the company's interests at various levels of government.
Responsibilities:
1. Represent Durr in front of all the government agencies such as GOSI, Chamber of Commerce, Municipalities, Zakat Authority, MISA, MoF to clear transactions related to the company, its employees, and its customers
2. Keeping the licenses of the company current by executing renewal activities timely and assuring allocation of funds by management for the activities
3. Implementing the company’s regulations reviewing and implementing the regulations and circulars and keeping copies of them
4. Follow and execute procedures related to the passport office, such as requesting the issuance or renewal of residency, exit, and return visas
5. Follow and execute procedures related to the labor office, such as requesting the issuance of work permits and work visas
6. Follow and execute procedures related to the Chamber of Commerce, such as ratifying letters and renewing affiliation with the Chambers of Commerce
7. Follow and execute procedures related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such as completing visa procedures and requesting authentication of documents
8. Updating and completing all requirements for government forms, documents, and procedures in accordance with the laws and regulations regulating work in Saudi Arabia
9. Support general administration activities of the company and assist the general manager
10. Report to the management of the company on the progress of the above
Requirements:
1. High school diploma (as a minimum)
2. 2+ years of local experience liaising with MoI, Labor department, and other government departments for all employee affairs preferably with an international company present in KSA or a larger local company
3. Excellent knowledge of Saudi labor and MoI rules
4. Good communication and organization skills
5. Recent experience in working with all relevant government portals
6. Good command of English and Arabic both spoken and written
7. Good computer skills especially email, document processing, file management and spreadsheets
8. Own a car and a valid driver's license.
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