Manpower Supply in Saudi Arabia
Manpower supply places skilled, semi-skilled, technical and professional workers at a client site under a written contract, so the client can scale a project team up or down without carrying the permanent headcount. The workers stay on the provider’s payroll, and the client directs daily site work within the agreed scope.
The provider acts as employer of record: salaries are paid through Mudad in line with wage protection, GOSI contributions and medical insurance are maintained, and iqama issuance and renewal run through Muqeem. For temporary transfers, the arrangement is documented on Ajeer, so the client receives workers it can lawfully deploy rather than informal labour.
- Ajeer & Qiwa Ready
- Nitaqat-aware workforce planning
- Coverage across Saudi Arabia
What our Manpower Supply includes
Contracted skilled and technical workers for your sites, with payroll, GOSI, iqama and insurance handled by the employer of record.
Typical Manpower Supply deliverables
- Skilled, semi-skilled and technical workers matched to your trade lists and shift patterns
- Ajeer transfer-of-services contract documentation, prepared and tracked to approval
- Monthly payroll through Mudad with wage-protection records, plus GOSI and medical insurance upkeep
- Iqama issuance and renewal, work-permit upkeep and visa processing for the supplied workforce
- Mobilisation pack: site induction, safety briefing, PPE issue, transport and accommodation coordination
- Monthly timesheet reconciliation, attendance reporting and a named supervisor or account coordinator
How our Manpower Supply works
Delivery steps for Manpower Supply
Scope the workforce request
We confirm trades, quantities, start dates, shift patterns and site rules, then agree which roles suit a managed contract and which suit an Ajeer transfer.
Source and trade-test candidates
Candidates are screened against the trade list, with practical tests or document checks for licensed roles. You receive profiles and can reject any worker before contracting.
Contract and register
The commercial contract is signed and employment contracts are documented on Qiwa. Where Ajeer applies, the transfer-of-services contract is raised and approved before workers start.
Mobilise to site
Iqamas, insurance and GOSI registration are confirmed, then workers are inducted, issued PPE and moved to site with transport and accommodation arranged.
Supervise and report monthly
A named coordinator handles absences, replacements and disputes. Timesheets are reconciled monthly and invoiced against the agreed rate card.
Renew, rotate or demobilise
Before contract end we renew iqamas and permits, rotate workers on request, or close out the Ajeer transfer and settle end-of-service entitlements.
Saudi compliance for Manpower Supply
Every engagement is structured around Ajeer, Qiwa and Nitaqat requirements, so employers across Saudi Arabia can plan headcount with the compliance position in view.
Regulatory requirements for Manpower Supply
Ajeer transfer-of-services contract
Temporary supply between establishments is recorded on the Ajeer platform, with the contract approved by both parties. Check that the provider is authorised for this activity, and that contract terms match the work actually performed.
Qiwa employment contracts
Each worker’s employment contract should be documented on Qiwa under the provider’s establishment. This fixes the job title, wage and term, and lets the client verify that supplied workers hold valid, recorded contracts.
Wage protection through Mudad
Salaries must be paid on time through bank transfer and recorded in the Wage Protection System on Mudad. Ask for payroll evidence, since unpaid wages on a supplied crew quickly turn into site disruption.
GOSI and medical insurance
The employer must register workers with GOSI and keep valid private medical insurance for them. Request current GOSI and insurance evidence before mobilisation, particularly when contractors are audited on site.
Iqama and work-permit upkeep
Iqama issuance and renewal run through Muqeem, alongside work-permit renewal. A lapsed iqama or a worker employed outside the registered job title can expose the client to fines, so renewal dates should be tracked.
Nitaqat and Saudization impact
Supplied workers remain employees of the provider, so they should not be relied on to meet the client’s own Saudization obligations under Nitaqat. Confirm the current MHRSD rules with your advisers before planning headcount around supply.
Manpower Supply by industry
Al Fahmi Services adapts Manpower Supply to each sector's roles, credentials and site conditions. Each industry has its own page with role families, demand drivers and compliance points.
Manpower Supply for Construction
Contractors and subcontractors use manpower supply to scale crews up for a structure pour, an MEP installation push or a finishing phase without carrying that headcount afterwards.
Role families: Structural and finishing trades; Plant, lifting and access; MEP, infrastructure and supervision.
Manpower Supply for Oil & Gas
Manpower supply in oil and gas means placing certified trades and operators for defined work windows: turnaround crews, construction-phase fabrication, maintenance gangs and inspection teams.
Role families: Turnaround mechanical trades; Instrument, electrical and testing technicians; Operations and site supervision.
Manpower Supply for IT
In IT, manpower supply provides managed technical capacity rather than permanent hires: service-desk agents, desktop and field support engineers, network technicians and data centre operators deployed against a project or support contract.
Role families: End-user and service desk support; Network and data centre operations; Deployment supervision and coordination.
Manpower Supply for Facility Management
Manpower supply places trained technicians and frontline teams on a client or FM contractor site through Ajeer-compliant arrangements, usually for a defined scope, shift pattern or mobilisation date.
Role families: Hard FM technicians; Shift supervision and control; Multi-skilled site crews.
Manpower Supply for Logistics
In logistics, manpower supply is mostly about licensed operators and shift capacity: drivers with the correct licence class and driver card, forklift and reach-truck operators, pickers and packers, and the shift supervisors who run them.
Role families: Drivers and transport operators; Warehouse and MHE crews; Supervision and fleet support.
Manpower Supply for Healthcare
Manpower supply covers contracted clinical-support and technical teams that hospitals and clinics add for ward expansion, new-wing openings and seasonal peaks.
Role families: Nursing teams; Allied health and diagnostics; Technical and patient support.
Manpower Supply for Hospitality
Manpower supply covers the volume roles hotels, resorts, caterers and event operators cannot carry permanently: waiters, banquet teams, kitchen assistants, porters and maintenance technicians.
Role families: Food and beverage service; Kitchen and stewarding; Hotel operations and technical.
Engagement models for Manpower Supply
Contract models for Manpower Supply
Managed workforce contract
The provider supplies and supervises a crew for an agreed scope and period, billed on a monthly rate per trade. Suited to ongoing operations that need stable, accountable teams.
Ajeer temporary transfer
Workers are transferred to the client for a defined term under an Ajeer contract, with the client directing the work. Suited to project peaks and short mobilisations.
Project-based crew
A crew is assembled for one project or package and demobilised at completion, with phased mobilisation tied to the client’s programme. Suited to construction packages and shutdown or turnaround work.
Dedicated site team
A fixed team, including a site supervisor, is assigned to one client location and replaced by the provider on absence or attrition. Suited to long-running sites that want continuity.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the employer of supplied workers in Saudi Arabia?
The provider remains the employer of record. It pays salaries through Mudad, maintains GOSI and medical insurance, and renews iqamas through Muqeem. The client directs daily work on site within the contract scope and does not run payroll for these workers.
Does supplied labour count towards our Nitaqat band?
Supplied workers stay employees of the provider, so they should not be treated as part of your own Nitaqat calculation. Your Saudization obligations remain yours. Confirm the current MHRSD rules for your activity before finalising a staffing plan.
What should we verify before accepting a Manpower Supply provider?
Ask for the commercial registration, evidence of authorisation to supply labour, current GOSI and insurance records, Mudad payroll evidence and a sample Qiwa contract. These show whether the provider can meet its employer obligations for the full term.
Which industries do you serve with Manpower Supply?
We provide Manpower Supply for employers in Construction, Oil & Gas, IT, Facility Management, Logistics, Healthcare and Hospitality. Each industry page describes the roles, credentials and compliance points we cover.
Which Saudi cities do you cover for Manpower Supply?
We deliver Manpower Supply in Riyadh, Jeddah, Jubail, Yanbu, NEOM, Makkah, Tabuk, Ras Al Khair, Jazan, Dammam, Al Khobar, Madinah and Abha. City pages set out local demand, gateways and key areas for employers in each location.
Plan your Manpower Supply requirement
Tell us the roles, locations and timeline you are working to. We will respond with a scoped proposal built around Saudi compliance requirements.