Administrative Assistant - Compliance & Government Relations

About the role

Burjline Builders is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to support operations. The role covers administrative coordination, keeping regulatory compliance documentation up to date and supporting government-related transactions through Saudi government platforms. It calls for strong organisation, attention to detail and practical knowledge of Saudi administrative and government procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Follow up on government transactions through platforms such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, Mudad, Absher Business and the Chamber of Commerce.
• Support Iqama renewals, work permits, visa processing, sponsorship transfers and employee government documentation.
• Monitor expiry dates for licences, permits, registrations and employee documents and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Coordinate with government authorities and external service providers when needed.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, prepare correspondence, reports and forms, and maintain employee files and contracts.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments, and support onboarding and HR administrative activities.
• Maintain trackers for renewals and deadlines, follow up on outstanding documents, and prepare status reports.
• Help ensure procedures comply with Saudi Labour Law and company policy, and support internal audits and document verification.

Required profile

• Previous experience in administration, compliance, government relations or PRO-related activities in Saudi Arabia.
• Fluent Arabic, spoken, read and written (mandatory).
• Good working proficiency in English.
• Candidates currently based in Saudi Arabia with a transferable Iqama are preferred.

Required skills

• Practical experience with Saudi government platforms, especially Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI and Mudad.
• Familiarity with Iqama, visa, work permit and sponsorship transfer procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational, communication and documentation skills.