Halal Lead Auditor- Freelance

Role Overview

Halal Lead Auditor on a freelance basis with SGS, the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.

Company Overview

SGS operates 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, the company combines precision and accuracy to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Role Purpose

To plan, conduct, and manage Halal certification audits on a freelance basis, assessing organizational compliance with applicable Halal standards, regulations, and legal requirements while maintaining audit integrity and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Plan and conduct audits on a freelance basis within agreed timeframes.
• Apply audit principles, procedures, and techniques in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Understand the organization's processes and operational context.
• Apply appropriate sampling techniques during audits.

Evidence Collection & Assessment

• Collect and verify audit evidence through interviews, observation, and document review.
• Assess compliance with applicable Halal standards, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Identify and evaluate audit findings and conclusions.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare clear and accurate audit reports.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of audit information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or another relevant food-related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the product or service categories for which the auditor will conduct Halal certification audits, in accordance with UAE.S. 2055-2 and GSO.S. 2055-2.
• 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.
• Within the last 3 years, completion of at least 12 audit days across a minimum of 4 premises, under the supervision of a qualified auditor.
• Practical experience in Food & Beverage (F&B) and/or food manufacturing.

Skills & Competencies

• GSO/UAE 2055 Halal Lead Auditor requirements and standards.
• Audit principles and techniques based on ISO 19011.
• Relevant Food Safety Management System standards, such as ISO 22000.
• Halal qualifications and training in applicable product categories.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Freelance.