Liaison Officer (Mandoob)

Job Title: Government Liaison Officer (Mandoob)
Company: Sealy Mattress Middle East
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Local residency required)
Nationality: Saudi National (Strict requirement)

Job Purpose

The Government Liaison Officer will serve as the primary representative of Sealy Mattress Middle East to all Saudi government authorities and regulatory bodies. Based in Jeddah, you will expedite corporate registrations, ensure strict labor and commercial compliance, and facilitate seamless operational workflows with ministries to support the company’s business objectives in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Government & Ministry Relations

• Represent Sealy Middle East during in-person visits to government offices, including the Ministry of Commerce (MOC), Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Jeddah Municipality (Amana), and the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI).
• Renew and maintain all essential corporate documentation, including Commercial Registrations (CR), municipal licenses, chamber of commerce memberships, and civil defense certificates.
• Build and sustain strong professional networks within local government departments to expedite processing times and stay ahead of regulatory updates.

Online Portal & Labor Management

• Manage and execute all company transactions across official Saudi digital platforms, including Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, Mudad, and Balady.
• Monitor and maintain the company's Saudization (Nitaqat) ratios to guarantee an optimal, compliant tier status.
• Process government paperwork for workforce requirements, including the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of work permits, residencies (Iqamas), and visas (exit/re-entry, final exit).

Logistics & Compliance Support

• Coordinate with Saudi Customs and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) to facilitate the smooth import, customs clearance, and regulatory approval of manufacturing materials and mattress inventory.
• Track government expenses, submit timely invoices for government fees, and ensure all payments are processed accurately.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of verified experience directly dealing with Saudi government agencies, preferably within the manufacturing, retail, or logistics sectors.
• Citizenship: Must be a Saudi National with a valid Saudi National ID.
• Location: Must permanently reside in Jeddah and possess a valid Saudi driving license with a reliable vehicle for local travel.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Saudi Labor Law, commercial regulations, and evolving Vision 2030 compliance updates.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of Saudi e-government portals (Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad).
• Communication: Native Arabic speaker with excellent professional English verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional negotiation and diplomatic skills to effectively resolve bureaucratic bottlenecks or compliance disputes.

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus