Saudi Gold Refinery Careers 2026 | Mining, Exploration, Refining & Engineering Jobs
This permanent Saudi Gold Refinery careers Hub organizes verified SGR vacancies in Saudi Arabia. SGR is far more than a downstream refinery: it is building an integrated Saudi mining platform that links exploration, geophysics, drilling and laboratories with mine development, mining, mineral processing, gold production, refining and manufacturing. That structure creates careers across field sites, laboratories, plants, projects and corporate functions.
About Saudi Gold Refinery
Saudi Gold Refinery describes itself as the largest and oldest Saudi private mining company and the first private company to obtain a mining licence in the Kingdom. Its roots extend through more than four decades of experience in gold and jewellery. The business has since evolved into an integrated mining and precious-metals platform designed to take opportunities from discovery through evaluation, development, production, refining and manufacturing.
For candidates, the integrated model explains the diversity of the vacancy list. SGR requires geologists, engineers and plant operators, but also laboratory teams, maintenance specialists, procurement and logistics professionals, digital and data specialists, finance teams, HR professionals, compliance staff and managers.
Project portfolio and 2030 growth strategy
SGR publishes a growing Saudi portfolio that includes 2 mining licences, 40 active exploration licences, more than 162 exploration-licence applications and 6 projects in final development stages, together with additional projects across exploration, evaluation and development. Its workforce exceeds 1,000 employees, including more than 100 geologists.
The company's 2030 strategy focuses on expanding the mineral-resource pipeline, advancing projects toward production, strengthening in-house mine-development and operating capability, integrating the value chain and selectively expanding internationally. SGR also publishes ambitions around a much larger gold-production platform and continued expansion of drilling, laboratories, technical services and local industrial capability.
Exploration, geology and resource development
Exploration activities include geological mapping, field geology, sampling, geochemistry, target generation, programme design, data management, geological modelling, interpretation and resource-evaluation support. SGR also states that it works to align public reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves with the JORC Code and internationally recognized geological-reporting practices, supported by QA/QC and competent technical review.
Mining operations and field delivery
SGR's mining scope covers mine planning, site development, drilling and blasting, ore extraction, loading and hauling, grade control, mining-fleet management, contractor management, mine infrastructure, daily operations and preventive and predictive maintenance. The operating model places strong emphasis on safety, equipment availability, production efficiency, responsible resource recovery and control of operational risk.
Refining, manufacturing and traceability
The downstream value chain includes receipt and registration of doré and gold feed, assaying and analysis, melting, refining, casting, bullion production, quality control, traceability and governance. SGR is developing refinery systems, responsible-sourcing frameworks and quality controls aligned with international best practices, while linking refined production with gold and jewellery manufacturing.
Technology, industrial localization and Saudi capability
SGR's localization strategy goes beyond employment localization. It includes knowledge and technology transfer, local manufacturing, development of Saudi suppliers, localization of spare parts, mining products and consumables, collaboration with equipment manufacturers and training Saudis to operate and maintain modern systems. The company states a target of increasing local content to 50% as part of its 2030 ambition.
Sustainability, governance and international standards
SGR publishes a sustainability and ESG approach aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, with emphasis on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and corporate governance. It also highlights IFRS/SOCPA financial reporting, JORC-aligned exploration reporting, responsible sourcing, traceability, health and occupational safety, environmental management, operational risk management, QA/QC and continuous improvement. Individual jobs may require specific ISO, regulatory or technical standards; those requirements belong in the job article only when the source states them.
People, training and career development
SGR says it employs more than 1,000 people across technical, operational and administrative functions, including more than 100 geologists. Its people agenda explicitly includes Saudi talent development, specialist recruitment, training and development, knowledge transfer, succession and second-line development, leadership development and long-term career pathways. This positions workforce capability as part of the company's growth strategy rather than a separate support activity.
Why work at SGR?
SGR's own careers material highlights rapid growth and expansion, innovation and technological advancement, the opportunity to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 and the company's sustainability ambitions. These points describe the employment environment and career proposition. They do not establish identical salary, allowance, location or schedule terms across every vacancy.
Benefits and employment terms
SGR does not publish one universal salary or benefits package for every role. Its HR operations material confirms administration of medical-insurance programmes, leave-management systems and employee-benefit processes, but exact eligibility and coverage depend on the employment contract, role and location. Salary, housing, transport, incentives, insurance, leave and shift terms should therefore be copied into a Single Job article only when the individual source confirms them.
Career areas at Saudi Gold Refinery
Current recruitment spans geology, exploration, geophysics, drilling and blasting, mining engineering, civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and process engineering, metallurgy, laboratories, quality, plant operations, maintenance, inspection, HSE and projects. Corporate vacancies also cover recruitment, HR operations, organizational development, payroll, accounting, audit, compliance, procurement, warehousing, logistics, marketing, design, content, IT, data and leadership.
Current Saudi Gold Refinery vacancies
The official recruitment platform shows 91 open positions in the current review. The feed below should display only active EL7FAR Single Job articles carrying COMPANY_ID=saudi-gold-refinery and a verified Saudi location or Saudi scope.
How to apply for SGR jobs
Open the relevant Single Job article, review the title, location, employment type, experience, degree, technical licences, language requirements, shift terms and mobility conditions, then use the final direct SGR vacancy URL. A job-specific application URL should not be replaced with the general careers page when the direct vacancy exists.
Official SGR careers platform · Saudi Gold Refinery website · info@sgr-sa.com · +966 112 650 301
Official company contact
SGR publishes its office at 3rd Floor, 3710 Unayzah Street, Al Rayan, Riyadh, together with the general email info@sgr-sa.com and telephone +966 112 650 301. These are corporate contact details; applications should still be submitted through the final official vacancy page.
Frequently asked questions about Saudi Gold Refinery careers
What does Saudi Gold Refinery do?
SGR operates across an integrated mining value chain covering exploration, geophysics, drilling, laboratories, mine development, mining, mineral processing, gold production, refining and jewellery manufacturing.
How many vacancies are currently listed?
The official recruitment platform shows 91 open positions in the current review, and the number can change as vacancies open and close.
Does SGR invest in employee development?
Yes. SGR publishes priorities covering training and development, knowledge transfer, succession and second-line development, leadership development and long-term career pathways.
Does SGR publish one standard benefits package?
No universal package is published for every role. Company HR material confirms administration of medical insurance and leave systems, but exact entitlements depend on the individual contract.
How should candidates apply?
Open the individual EL7FAR job article and use its final direct vacancy URL on the official SGR recruitment platform.