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This was not an ordinary recruitment week in Saudi Arabia; it was a revealing week that redrew the map of job demand, clearly identifying which sectors are rising and which are solidifying, with thousands of new opportunities flowing through both the public and private sectors, reflecting a rapidly accelerating economic transformation that waits for no one.
The figures released through the Jadarat platform reveal that the labor market has entered a new phase, led by health, energy, operations, services, and technology, while some cities are turning into real employment engines.

Government Sector: Health First, Then Administration

This week, government jobs came with significant weight. The announcement of more than 24 contractual positions clearly focused on the health sector as the most in-demand field.
The General Administration of Medical Services for the Armed Forces led the scene with technical and medical jobs that included:

• Prosthetics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Specialist
• Emergency Medical Care Specialist
• Laboratory Technician
• Blood Collection Technician
• Medical Secretary
• Nursing Specialist

These positions were concentrated in Riyadh and Wadi Al-Dawasir, indicating an expansion of medical care and rehabilitation services.

In contrast, project management entered the scene with significant weight through:

• Project Management Director at King Faisal University
• Project Management Specialist within the Health Sector Transformation Program

Meanwhile, media and corporate communication were represented by a Media Specialist position at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services.

The message here is clear: government entities are seeking advanced operational expertise more than traditional job roles.

Quasi-Government Sector: A Race for Rare Expertise

The quasi-government sector has become the most selective this week, with the announcement of 25 positions targeting high-level competencies, particularly in:

• Education, Measurement, and Evaluation
• Energy and Consumption Efficiency
• Risk Management and Financial Analysis
• International Partnerships

Leading the scene were:

• Education and Training Evaluation Commission
• Saudi Center for Energy Efficiency
• National Center for Government Resource Systems
• National Center for Water Efficiency and Rationalization

In contrast, the Security Forces Hospital in Mecca made a notable presence with a series of heavy medical positions including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiology, and Laboratories, in addition to an Administrative Director.

This sector sends a clear signal that the demand is not for quantity but for quality and experience.

Private Sector... Who is Actually Hiring?

The private sector has turned into the largest engine this week, with the announcement of 2,482 jobs all at once, but the important aspect is not the number, but the sectors that are in strong demand.

Most In-Demand Sectors:

• Operations and Maintenance
• Sales and Retail
• Hospitality and Hotels
• Logistics and Transportation
• Security and Safety
• Technology and Technical Support
• Public and Support Services

Regions with the Most Job Opportunities:

• Mecca at the forefront with 953 jobs
• Riyadh closely following with 936 jobs
• The Eastern Province with 239 jobs

These three regions alone account for more than two-thirds of the jobs, confirming that they are currently leading economic and commercial growth.

The Story Behind the Numbers

What is happening this week is not just recruitment, but:

• Expansion of operational and infrastructure projects
• Increasing pressure on the health sector
• Revival of retail and hospitality
• Continuous demand for technical personnel
• Rise of jobs related to daily services

The Saudi labor market is not looking for waiting but for immediate readiness.

This week proves that those who possess operational skills, health experience, or the ability to sell and serve are the biggest winners.
As for job seekers, this is not a browsing phase but a rapid snatching phase before the doors close.