Introduction
Do you want a job in Saudi Arabia. Do you want to earn money and support your family. The Saudi government has a program to help you. This program is called Taqat. It helps young people like you get jobs. It also helps businesses hire more workers. In this guide I will explain everything about Taqat. You will understand how it works. You will learn if you can join. You will know how much money you can get. Let us start.
What is the Taqat Employment Support Program
Taqat is a government program in Saudi Arabia. The government created it to help people get jobs. The program gives money to businesses. This money helps businesses pay workers salaries. The program started in 2020. It was created to help people during hard times.
The government gives money to companies. The companies use this money to hire more workers. Workers get their full salary. Government pays part of salary. This helps both workers and businesses.
The program runs for 24 months. That is two years. During these two years workers get help with their salary. After two years the program ends. Then workers continue working but without government support.
Why Did the Government Create Taqat
The government wanted to help young people in Saudi Arabia. Many young people needed jobs. Businesses needed workers but did not have enough money. The Taqat program solved this problem.
The program has three main goals.
Goal One: Give Jobs to People
Young Saudis needed work. The program helps them find jobs. More jobs means more people earning money.
Goal Two: Hire More Saudi Workers
Companies need to hire more Saudis. The program helps them do this. More Saudi workers means fewer foreign workers.
Goal Three: Help Businesses Stay Strong
When COVID pandemic happened businesses suffered. The Taqat program helped them stay open. It helped them hire workers. It help the economy stay strong.
Who Can Join the Taqat Program
The Taqat program is not for everyone. You must meet certain rules. Let me explain these rules in simple words.
You Must Be Saudi
You must be a Saudi citizen. If you are not Saudi you cannot join this program.
You Must Be Between 18 and 60 Years Old
You must be an adult. You cannot be younger than 18. You cannot be older than 60. You must be in this age range.
You Cannot Be a Student
If you are studying in school or university you cannot join. You must not be student.
You Cannot Be a Government Worker
If you work for the government you cannot join. Government employees are not allow.
You Cannot Be Retired
If you are retired you cannot join. This program is for people starting new jobs.
You Cannot Be an Employer
If you own a business and hire people you cannot join. Business owners are not allowed.
You Cannot Already Be Getting Support
If you are already getting support from this program you cannot join again. The support lasts only 24 months. After 24 months you cannot get support again.
You Must Be Registered in Social Insurance
Your job must be register in the social insurance system. The registration must be less than four months old. This means your job is new.
You Cannot Work at Another Place
When you apply for this program you must work at only one business. You cannot work at two places at the same time.
You Must Be Registered on Taqat Website
Both you and your business must be registered on the Taqat website. This is official government website for jobs.
Your Salary Must Be Correct
Your salary must be between 3200 riyals and 15000 riyals. Your salary cannot be less than 3200. Your salary cannot be more than 15000.
Your salary in social insurance must match what you write in the application. It must be same amount.
You Can Be in Other Programs
You can join Taqat if you are already in other programs. These programs include Hafiz. They include Wusool. They include Tamheer. They include professional training. They include Dialysis Support Program. You can be in Taqat and these other programs at the same time.
How Much Money Do You Get
The government gives money to your business. Your business uses this money to pay part of your salary.
Basic Support
The government pays 30 to 50 percent of your salary. Or the government pays 3000 riyals. The government gives whichever amount is smaller.
For example. If your salary is 5000 riyals. The government pays 30 to 50 percent. That is 1500 to 2500 riyals. The government pays 2500 riyals maximum.
Extra Support for Women
If you are woman you get extra support. The government adds 10 percent more. This is to encourage businesses to hire women.
Extra Support for People with Disabilities
If you have disability you get extra support. The government adds 10 percent more. This helps people with disabilities get jobs.
Extra Support for New Cities
If your job is in city with fewer jobs you get extra support. The government adds 10 percent more. This helps develop new cities.
Special Support for Certain Jobs
The government sometimes gives extra support. This depends on which job you have. Some jobs get more support than others. The government decides which jobs need more support.
How Long Does the Support Last
The support lasts for 24 months. That is two years. Every month you get support. After 24 months the support stops. You continue working but without government money. You get your full salary from your business.
How Does the Application Process Work
There are two ways to apply for Taqat support. Let me explain each one.
Method One: Fast Support Pathway
This method is fast and easy.
Step 1: Your business already has employees. These are people who work at the business.
Step 2: Your business goes to Taqat website. They enter your information. They enter all employee names. They enter all job details.
Step 3: Your business does not need to post a job advertisement. They just enter the information they already have.
Step 4: The system checks if you meet all the rules. This happens immediately.
Step 5: The system says yes or no right away. You know immediately if you are accepted or rejected.
Step 6: At the end of month the government checks everything again. They make sure all information is correct.
Step 7: The government sends the bill to your business. Your business gets the money.
This method is fast because you do not have to wait. Everything is checked quickly.
Method Two: Job Advertisement Pathway
This method takes longer but is also good.
Step 1: Your business wants to hire new people. They go to Taqat website. They post a job advertisement.
Step 2: People looking for jobs see the advertisement. Job seekers come to Taqat website. They see your job.
Step 3: Job seekers register on Taqat. They apply for your job. They send their information.
Step 4: Your business sees the applications. Your business chooses who to hire.
Step 5: Your business sends a job offer to person they want to hire. They notify the person if they are accepted.
Step 6: The government checks if person meets all rules. This happens at end of month.
Step 7: The government sends the bill. Your business gets paid.
This method takes longer because you have to post a job. You have to wait for applications. You have to choose people.
How to Know If You Qualify
Before you apply ask yourself these questions.
Question 1: Am I a Saudi citizen? Yes or No
Question 2: Am I between 18 and 60 years old? Yes or No
Question 3: Am I not a student? Yes or No
Question 4: Am I not a government worker? Yes or No
Question 5: Am I not retired? Yes or No
Question 6: Am I not a business owner? Yes or No
Question 7: Have I not gotten support for 24 months already? Yes or No
Question 8: Is my job less than 4 months old in social insurance? Yes or No
Question 9: Do I work at only one business? Yes or No
Question 10: Are me and my business registered on Taqat? Yes or No
Question 11: Is my salary between 3200 and 15000 riyals? Yes or No
If you answer yes to all questions you qualify for the program. If you answer no to any question you may not qualify.
Conclusion
The Taqat Employment Support Program is a great opportunity. It helps young Saudis get jobs. It helps businesses hire workers. It supports the Saudi economy. If you meet all the requirements you should apply.
Do not miss this opportunity. Check if you qualify. Register on Taqat. Talk to your business. Apply for the program. Get the support you deserve. Start your journey to a good job and a better future.
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