About the role
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.
We are looking for a qualified Halal Lead Auditor with demonstrated competence, relevant industry experience, qualifications, Halal training, and practical audit experience in the applicable industry/product categories.
The auditor shall demonstrate the ability to:
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Plan, conduct, and manage audits effectively.
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Apply audit principles, procedures and techniques.
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Collect and verify audit evidence through interviews, observation and document review.
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Assess compliance with applicable Halal standards, regulations and legal requirements.
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Identify and evaluate audit findings and conclusions.
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Prepare clear and accurate audit reports.
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Conduct audits within the agreed timeframe.
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Maintain the confidentiality and security of audit information.
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Understand the organization’s processes and operational context.
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Apply appropriate sampling techniques during audits.
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Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or another relevant food-related field.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in the product/service categories for which the auditor will conduct Halal certification audits, in accordance with UAE.S. 2055-2 and GSO.S. 2055-2.
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At least 2 years of experience in Halal auditing, based on GSO 2055 requirements and Food Safety, supported by relevant audit records or an audit log sheet.
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Within the last 3 years, the auditor should have completed at least 12 audit days across a minimum of 4 premises, under the supervision of a qualified auditor.
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Practical experience in Food & Beverage (F&B) and/or food manufacturing.
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GSO/UAE 2055 Halal Lead Auditor requirements and standards.
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Audit principles and techniques based on ISO 19011.
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Relevant Food Safety Management System standards, such as ISO 22000.
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