Where Saudi Arabia Is Hiring Today: Jubail, Jafurah, Dammam, Jizan, Madinah and Qiddiya (28 September 2026)

By Nasir Bhatti · Updated 29 Sept 2026 · 7 min read · Hiring Hotspots
Where Saudi Arabia Is Hiring Today: Jubail, Jafurah, Dammam, Jizan, Madinah and Qiddiya (28 September 2026)

30 verified jobs posted on 28 September 2026 across Jubail, Jafurah, Dammam, Abqaiq, Jizan, Madinah, Shuqaiq, Turaif and Riyadh. Hourly rates from 8.5 to 38 SAR, documents needed and how to apply today.

On 28 September 2026 Saudi Job Seeker verified and published 30 new job openings from contractors and manpower suppliers across the Kingdom. The biggest demand today is for Aramco-approved QC inspectors, scaffolders, riggers, pipe fitters and safety officers, with hourly rates ranging from 8.5 SAR for helpers to 38 SAR for stainless steel multi welders. This daily report shows where Saudi Arabia is hiring today, what each city needs, and how to apply before the posts close.

Quick answer: where is Saudi Arabia hiring today?

The top hiring locations on 28 September 2026 are Jubail, Jafurah, Dammam, Abqaiq, Jizan, Madinah (including Bulgah), Shuqaiq, Khurais, Turaif, Al Duwadimi, Al Hofuf and Riyadh (Qiddiya). Jubail alone accounts for more than a third of today's openings, mostly in QC, piping, welding, electrical and safety roles.

Jubail: QC inspectors, welders, pipe fitters and safety

Jubail remains the busiest job market in the Eastern Province. Today's Jubail openings include Aramco-approved Civil, Batch Plant, Piping, Welding, Electrical and E&I QC inspectors (16 positions with one contractor), QCI Welding and QCI Piping with CBT, 8 Electrical Supervisors for construction, Hadeed-approved Electrical Technicians for a shutdown, Pipe Fitters at 17 SAR per hour, Piping Foremen at 25 SAR per hour, WPRs at 23 SAR per hour, Rigger III TUV at 16 SAR per hour, SS Multi Welders at 38 SAR per hour and Safety Officers at 20 to 25 SAR per hour.

Most Jubail posts ask for a valid Iqama, Muqeem, medical insurance and Chamber registration, and many piping roles require an Aramco Vendor Code. Rental-basis jobs usually pay 45 days after the timesheet.

Jafurah, Abqaiq and Khurais: gas field and oil field projects

The Jafurah unconventional gas field keeps generating steady demand. Today's Jafurah openings include E&I Technicians (CBT approved) for a 3-month contract, Aramco-certified Piping and Welding QC Inspectors with CBT, and 15 Helpers at 8.5 SAR per hour with food, accommodation and transport. In Abqaiq, a contractor needs Senior Pre-Commissioning Supervisors and Fire Proofing Supervisors on a long-term project. In Khurais, 50 Helpers are required at 9.50 SAR per hour for one year.

Dammam, Al Ahsa and Fadhili: port, precast and gas plant work

Dammam Port needs 20 Rigger Level 3 TUV holders at 20 SAR per hour, with Chamber, Ajeer and original passport required. Aramco-approved Civil QC Inspectors with precast experience are needed in Dammam and Al Ahsa on a rental basis, and a Piping Supervisor with Vendor Code is required for the Fadhili gas plant. Candidates must be available in Jubail, Dammam or Khobar.

Jizan and Shuqaiq: the south-west coast

Jizan has 8 Aramco-approved QC positions (Civil, Batch Plant, Piping, Welding, Electrical, Procurement QC and E&I) for 3 months plus extension. Shuqaiq needs 8 Safety Officers with 5 years of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) experience and NEBOSH, on a 6-month contract.

Madinah, Bulgah and Al Duwadimi: scaffolding demand

A pipeline project near Madinah is hiring TUV Scaffolders at 14 SAR per hour on a 2-year contract with company FAT. In Bulgah, near Al Madinah, 4 Scaffolders (16 SAR per hour) and 4 Scaffolding Helpers (13 SAR per hour) are needed for 6 months with free food, accommodation and transport. Al Duwadimi needs Scaffolding Helpers with only a valid Iqama.

Turaif, Riyadh and Al Hofuf: mining, giga-projects and office roles

In Turaif, a contractor needs Scaffolders with original TUV and Insulator (cladding, piping) workers at 18 SAR per hour for 6 to 7 months. In Riyadh, the Qiddiya steel structure project is hiring Site Engineers, QC Engineers, Foremen, Document Controllers, Project Controllers, Land Surveyors and Safety Officers on 6-month contracts, and a CCTV Monitoring Specialist is also wanted. In Al Hofuf, Marassi Holding is hiring an IT Technician, and in Dammam an early-career Procurement Specialist role pays SAR 4,500 to 5,000 per month.

Today's hourly rates at a glance

Helper: 8.5 to 13 SAR per hour. Scaffolder: 14 to 18 SAR per hour. Rigger III / Level 3 TUV: 16 to 20 SAR per hour. Pipe Fitter: 17 SAR per hour. Insulator: 18 SAR per hour. Safety Officer: 20 to 25 SAR per hour. WPR: 15 to 23 SAR per hour. Piping Foreman: 25 SAR per hour. SS Multi Welder: 38 SAR per hour. QC inspectors and supervisors are usually paid after interview.

Documents you will be asked for

Keep one PDF ready with your CV, Iqama (at least 3 months validity), Muqeem, passport copy, medical and insurance, trade certificates such as TUV, NEBOSH or CBT, Aramco approval if you have it, and experience letters. Many contractors also ask for Chamber, Ajeer, GOSI or a Vendor Code. Bring your original passport when a post says to visit the office.

How to apply safely

Open each job on Saudi Job Seeker to see the full post and tap the WhatsApp button to contact the employer directly. Send documents in one message, mention the exact position and city, and apply the same day because urgent requirements often close within 24 to 48 hours. Never pay money to get a job: genuine employers in Saudi Arabia do not charge recruitment fees to workers.

Frequently asked questions

Which city has the most jobs in Saudi Arabia today? Jubail, followed by Jafurah and Dammam, based on the 30 openings verified on 28 September 2026.

What is the best-paid trade job today? The Stainless Steel Multi Welder in Jubail at 38 SAR per hour, followed by Piping Foreman at 25 SAR per hour.

Do I need Aramco approval to get a QC job? For most QC inspector roles on Aramco projects, yes. Many posts also require CBT (Computer Based Test) clearance.

Where can I see new jobs every day? Follow Saudi Job Seeker and our WhatsApp channel for fresh, verified jobs from Jubail, Dammam, Riyadh and all regions of Saudi Arabia.