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Saudi Arabia opens 500 freelance roles to monitor water violations
Saudi Arabia’s Water Authority has opened 500 freelance roles through its Water Compliance Officer program.
The roles are for citizens in different parts of the country to monitor and document violations of water rules.
The program combines classroom training with field practice through the Water Academy, the authority’s training arm.
Those who complete the requirements receive a qualification certificate and freelance work document.
Officers check for unauthorized connections, breaches of water networks and tampered meters.
Some trained participants have begun field work, helping protect water resources, the environment and infrastructure while strengthening oversight.
The Saudi Water Authority has opened 500 freelance opportunities to monitor and document violations of water regulations.
The roles are part of its Water Compliance Officer program, which aims to qualify citizens in regions across Saudi Arabia.
Training combines classroom instruction and field practice through the authority’s Water Academy.
Qualified participants receive a qualification certificate and a freelance work document after completing the requirements.
Some participants have already started field duties after completing training and obtaining the necessary licenses.
- Who
- The Saudi Water Authority is offering the roles to citizens across Saudi Arabia.
- What
- It has opened 500 freelance opportunities to monitor and document water-regulation violations.
- When
- The opportunity was reported on November 9, 2026. The registration opening date is not stated.
- Where
- Various regions of Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To help protect water resources, the environment and infrastructure, and strengthen field oversight.
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Some participants began their field duties.
Okaz reported that registration had opened for the 500 freelance opportunities.
- Opportunities
- 500 freelance roles
- Program
- Water Compliance Officer
- Training provider
- Water Academy, the Saudi Water Authority’s training arm
- Duties
- Monitor violations, unauthorized connections, water-network breaches and meter tampering
- Coverage
- Various regions of Saudi Arabia
What people are saying
The duties of the Water Compliance Officer include monitoring and documenting violations, verifying unauthorized connections, following up on breaches of water networks, and monitoring cases of tampering with meters