Ministry of Labour updates job title description, classification guide for private sector

Doha, December 01 (QNA) The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, has issued the updated version of the Occupational D...

Doha, December 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, has issued the updated version of the Occupational Description and Classification Guide for the Private Sector (Qatari Standard Classification of Occupations). This update reflects the Ministry's continuous efforts to monitor the latest job titles emerging in the labour market.

The classification is in alignment with the National Development Strategy, which aims to foster a competitive labour market. A key component of this strategy is the establishment of an advanced, comprehensive, and flexible Occupational classification system for the State of Qatar, one that meets both regional Gulf and international standards.

The updated guide, which includes 3,717 job titles, was developed with the contributions of various organisations, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Qatar Foundation, Science, and Community Development, QatarEnergy, the Qatar Central Bank, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, the National Planning Council, and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce.

This updated guide is part of the Ministry of Labour's commitment to keeping pace with the evolving labour market in Qatar, accommodating the growth of various industries, and supporting the increasing diversity of professions. It aligns with the International Standard Classification of Job Titles while also contributing to the effective regulation of different sectors of the workforce, addressing diverse skills, specialisations, and professional tasks.

The Ministry of Labour reaffirms its ongoing dedication to updating and refining the Occupational Description and Classification Guide for the Private Sector, responding to emerging needs within the labour market and ensuring the addition of new job titles as they arise. This process also includes preparing detailed job descriptions for each role within the classification.