Tamheer
An HRDF on-the-job training programme providing Saudi graduates with structured workplace experience at leading private-sector and government organizations.
Definition
Tamheer is a Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) programme that provides Saudi graduates with on-the-job training opportunities at distinguished private-sector companies and government institutions, bridging the gap between academic education and workplace readiness.
Overview
Tamheer targets Saudi graduates who hold bachelor’s degrees or higher and have not yet secured permanent employment. The programme places participants in structured training positions at leading organizations for periods typically lasting three to six months. During the training period, participants receive a monthly stipend from HRDF while gaining practical experience, professional skills, and industry exposure.
The programme serves a dual purpose: it equips graduates with the workplace competencies that Saudi employers consistently identify as lacking in new hires (communication, teamwork, time management, technical application), and it provides employers with a risk-free mechanism to evaluate potential permanent hires. Many Tamheer participants receive full-time employment offers from their host organizations upon completion of the training period.
Tamheer covers a wide range of sectors and occupations, with placements available across technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, hospitality, and other industries aligned with Vision 2030 priority sectors. The programme is administered through HRDF’s digital platform, which manages applications, placements, attendance tracking, and stipend payments.
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operator | Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) |
| Target Group | Saudi graduates (bachelor’s degree+) |
| Duration | 3–6 months typically |
| Benefit | Monthly stipend from HRDF |
| Host Organizations | Private sector and government entities |
| Outcome | Workplace skills, industry experience, potential employment |
| Sectors | Technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, hospitality |
Role in Vision 2030
Tamheer addresses a structural challenge in the Saudi labour market: the gap between academic qualifications and workplace readiness. Vision 2030’s Saudisation targets require not just job placement but sustainable, productive employment — which depends on graduates possessing the practical skills that employers need. The programme serves as a bridge that makes Saudi graduates more competitive in the private-sector labour market.
By connecting graduates with leading employers, Tamheer also builds networks and career pathways that support long-term employment retention — a key challenge given historically high turnover rates among Saudi private-sector employees.