Government Relations Officer – Riyadh

About the role

Janikin Energy is looking for an experienced Government Relations Officer to join its Riyadh office. The role will support international project delivery and the expansion of the company’s operations within the Kingdom by ensuring full compliance with Saudi labour, immigration and commercial regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all government‑related processes, including iqamas, work permits, visa processing and sponsorship transfers.
• Oversee company registrations and ensure Saudization compliance.
• Maintain compliance across all relevant Saudi government platforms and systems.
• Support the mobilisation of expatriate employees for client projects, handling immigration and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between Janikin Energy and Saudi government authorities.

Required profile

• 5–7+ years of Government Relations Officer experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Background in the energy, EPC, engineering, construction, industrial or contracting sectors.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Proven experience supporting expatriate workforce mobilisation and international hires.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of SAR 7,000 – 9,000 per month.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
• Opportunity to work in a global workforce solutions partner with regional headquarters in Houston, London, Singapore and Riyadh.