Khost: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the issuance of a ministerial decision mandating private-sector establishments employing 50 workers or more to provide on-the-job training opportunities for citizen graduates and job seekers. The decision comes as part of efforts to regulate vocational training within the labor market and enhance the readiness of national talent.
According to Saudi Press Agency, establishments are required to train at least 2% of their total workforce annually through on-the-job training programs lasting a minimum of two months and a maximum of six months. The training contract must be documented between the trainee and the establishment via the 'Qiwa' platform and must specify the training period, stages, the targeted skill or profession, and the rights and obligations of both parties, in accordance with specific controls and conditions.
The decision sets a maximum limit for large establishments with 5,000 employees or more, requiring a regulatory minimum of 100 trainees annually without increasing this obligation with any further increase in the number of employees.
According to the regulations, establishments must prepare practical training programs for trainees, provide the necessary equipment, prepare periodic reports on the trainee's performance across the various stages of training, and grant a training completion certificate upon the end of the training period, indicating the duration of training and the skills acquired.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a procedural guide outlining the details of the decision and its implementation mechanism, which can be accessed through the Ministry's official website. The Ministry emphasized that it will take the necessary measures to ensure establishments comply with its provisions.