Everything you need to know about your private driver

The private driver is an integral part of the family’s comfort and safety. He is also considered a domestic worker in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has rights and duties. The government is striving to develop laws that preserve the rights of drivers, and this also ensures a safe work environment.

Private driver in the new system

The Saudi government is seeking to add some developments to the laws pertaining to domestic workers, including the private driver, as the driver in the new system received many benefits that aim to enhance the rights of the driver, and among the details of the new system are:the following:

1. The private driver will receive additional pay for the extra time he spends at work.
2. The driver must have a salary appropriate to his experience and it increases as he has sufficient experience.
3. Takes the right to sick leave.
4. He enjoys official vacations, and leave upon the expiration of the contract if he wishes to renew.
5. The driver must have a specific number of rest hours per day or as agreed upon in the contract.

What are the advantages of hiring a private driver?

There are many advantages to hiring a private driver, the most prominent of which is:the following:

• Save effort and time 

Hiring a private driver makes the business owner more comfortable because he does not have to drive himself, which allows him to save the time and effort spent on driving the car.

• Ease of recruitment 

It has become easy to recruit a private driver through the Musaned electronic platform without having to go anywhere to complete the procedures.

• Flexibility of use and performing additional tasks 

The possibility of using the private driver for other things, such as transporting children to schools, taking family trips, and shopping.

• Complete privacy 

The private driver ensures complete privacy and comfort for individuals without the need for public transportation.

• Possibility of movement when needed 

There is flexibility to change transportation times as you wish, with the ability to move as needed without having to wait for taxis for a long time.

• Safety on the move 

Because an experienced private driver is committed to traffic rules, which makes him avoid traffic violations and accidents.

Private driver rights Labor Office.

The private driver enjoys the same rights as the domestic worker because the private driver is a category of private worker, and one of the most prominent rights of the private driver is the labor officethe following:

• When a private driver spends four years at work, the employer is obligated to pay him a month’s salary without work and an end-of-service bonus.
• When the driver submits a medical report to the employer to take sick leave, he must give him paid sick leave.
• Get one day of weekly leave.

Private driver duties

The duties of a private driver in Saudi Arabia include:the following:

• Commitment to complete confidentiality, which is not revealing the employer’s secrets or interfering in the privacy of individuals.
• Preserving the car from destruction.
• Adhere to traffic instructions so as not to cause vehicle problems or violations.
• Adhere to the employer’s instructions and implement them accurately.
• Be available to work at the specified times without delay.
• Not exploiting what is available.
• Not working on a personal account with a car.
• Maintaining the safety of individuals.

Conditions for hiring a private driver

Recruiting a driver requires several conditions that must be metWhich are:

• The presence of the financial capacity of the employer or sponsor for recruitment.
• Pay all fees for the recruitment and visa process.
• The passport must be valid and not expired.
• There should be no traffic violations committed by the employer or sponsor before the recruitment process.

What are the conditions for hiring a private driver for women?

Here are the most important conditions for hiring a private driver for womenWhich are:

• The woman must not be less than 24 years old.
• Allowing one visa for married women and two visas for divorced women and widows.
• Pay all recruitment fees.
• You must register through the Musaned electronic platform.

Conditions for a private driver to travel with his sponsor

For a private driver to travel with his sponsor, several conditions are required, the most prominent of which are:the following:

• Obtaining an exit and re-entry visa, which is issued by the sponsor.
• Obtaining a visa for the country you wish to travel to with the sponsor.

Prices for hiring a private driver

There is no upper ceiling set by the Ministry of Labor for hiring a private driver, but prices range from 2,000 to 5,000 Saudi riyals, including the special tax.

Private driver salary and overtime

The salary of a private driver in Saudi Arabia is determined according to the nationality of each driver and his experience, because each nationality has a specific salary. As for a private driver in general, his salary ranges between1400Saudi riyals to2500.As for working additional hours, it must not exceed 720 hours during the year, unless otherwise agreed upon.

The wage for working hours shall be in excess of the basic hours by a percentage 50%of the basic hourly wage.

How to achieve the best working environment with your private driver

To create a good working environment with your driver, you must take…With the following tips:

• Establish clear conditions for the rights and duties of both parties at the beginning.
• Mutual respect, and the employer must commit to dealing with good morals and avoid criticizing or insulting the driver in front of strangers.
• Good motivation and vacations give the driver comfort and a sense of familiarity with work.
• The work environment must be suitable and suitable for work, by repairing the car if there is anything damaged in it.
• Respect the driver’s rights by giving him weekly vacations and a number of hours of rest daily so that he can drive well.

How do you choose the perfect private driver for your needs?

After your needs for hiring a private driver are determined, you can choose the right driver for you based onthe following:

• Determine the tasks required of the private driver before the recruitment process, such as transporting children, trips, and shopping, and this makes it easier to choose the appropriate driver.
• Read the driver’s CV and make sure it matches your needs.
• The driver must have a valid driving license.
• Ensure that the driver’s record is free of traffic and criminal violations.
• The driver must be highly skilled in driving and ensure how he deals with emergency circumstances.
• Improve the driver’s behavior and reputation by viewing his profile.
• Proficiency in the language to facilitate communication and understanding instructions directed to the driver.
• Selection of the driver through an approved recruitment office to ensure the rights of both parties and speed of procedures.
• The driver must have extensive experience that qualifies him to adapt to work conditions quickly without having to spend a long time learning.
• Commitment and religiosity so that the driver keeps the secret and protects the privacy of individuals.

What are the steps for recruiting a private driver via the Musaned platform?

It is possible to request a private driver in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via the Musaned platform in simple stepsHere’s her statement:

• Log in to the Musaned platform.
• From the home page you can choose “Individual Recruitment Service”.
• Select the type of profession, which is “Private Driver”.
• Enter your required information accurately and write down things related to the driver, such as nationality and salary.
• After writing the information, choose the Gazelle recruitment office from the list of approved offices displayed in Musaned.
• Pay the recruitment fees in full.
• The Jazl office team will take care of all remaining procedures until the moment the driver arrives for work.
• Follow the status of the order until the driver reaches you.

Advantages of hiring a private driver from the Gazelle office

Jazl office is considered one of the most important offices for recruiting domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, including:Private driverIt has many advantages that make it an outstanding choice.They are the following:

1. Gazelle Office is powered byMinistry of Human ResourcesAnd government agencies, and this guarantees the rights of customers that they are dealing with a government-certified entity.
2. The trained staff at the Jazl office helps customers in  choosing the driver that suits the customer’s requirements by submitting each driver’s CVs.
3. It provides drivers of different nationalities such as the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda, India, and Sri Lanka.
4. The office guarantees the private driver for two years in cases of escape.
5. The work team solves all problems that clients may face during the recruitment process.
6. The office provides annual and monthly employment contracts that suit clients’ requirements.
7. The fastest recruitment service, as the work team completes all procedures in a short period.

How to calculate the end of service bonus for a private driver

The Saudi government always seeks to provide all services that preserve workers’ rights, so the Ministry of Human Resources has issued an electronic service to calculate the end-of-service bonus for private drivers,Here are the steps:

• Enter the official website of the Ministry of Human Resources.
• Then log in to the site by writing your name and password.
• Enter the end-of-service gratuity calculation box.
• Write all the personal data required of you correctly.
• Write the reason for the termination of the employment contract.
• Determine the value of the monthly wage.
• Determine the number of years you have worked.
• Enter account information.
• By clicking on the Calculate icon, your reward calculation will appear.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours does a private driver work?

The number of working hours is agreed upon between the driver and the employer, but in general the number of working hours does not exceed 8 hours per day, because the driver must take a rest every day so that he can drive well.

Is private driver treatment free?

The driver receives free treatment in government hospitals, because as part of domestic workers he has the right to treatment in state hospitals without the need for medical insurance.

Does the private driver have an employment contract?

Yes, the driver has an employment contract agreed upon between both parties, in which the salary, number of working hours, and vacations are officially agreed upon.

Is a private driver considered a domestic worker?

Yes, the driver is considered a domestic worker, because a domestic worker is anyone who works to serve the homeowner.

How many working days a month?

The number of working days depends on the agreement between the employer and the driver.

Is it permissible for a driver to work 9 hours?

The Saudi Labor Law stipulates that a domestic worker may not be employed for more than 8 hours a day, while a driver may be employed for 9 hours if agreed upon in the contract between the two parties.