Job Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

An experienced, certified, social compliance auditor that has successfully completed the APSCA - CSCA member certification process and passed all the CSCA Part I – Part III exams and being in good standing with the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors.

Works with audit teams to plan, prioritize, and perform audit activities and preparation of reports to ensure technical excellence. They are experienced Lead Auditors with an in-depth knowledge of the issues in the markets in which they operate and typically master different schemes.

They are in contact with the Program Manager for these schemes and support the local implementation and improvement. The ideal candidate for this position must have the ability to work under own initiative and in planning and prioritising workloads, experience of project management (desirable), leadership and team commitment, good communication skills (training), experience in managing/performing an activity related to the concerned product or similar.

Relevant industry experience in social auditing principles, successfully be APSCA certified as a CSCA auditor and have valid recognition approval as a social compliance auditor. Minimum of two years social compliance audit experience and practical experience in associated activities and audit schemes, experience of team management/leadership (desirable), excellent communication skills, coupled with advanced level of English and Afrikaans.

Primary Job Responsibilities but not limited to:

1. Perform all duties in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity and Conflict of Interest Policies.
2. Act as sole and/or lead auditor on selected schemes.
3. Ensure effective delivery of audits in line with Responsible Business Services/ corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Global Procedures and any Scheme requirements or client SOPs.
4. Meet agreed turnaround times for reporting and other deliverables (KPI’s).
5. Present a professional image in all dealings with clients and auditees, maintaining and upholding SGS’s reputation.
6. Promote the SGS approach and services at seminars and through presentations and articles.
7. Provide technical input to back office and sales teams as required.
8. Technical review of reports from other auditors when and if required to do so.
9. Active development of relationships through existing networks and contacts. Remain up to date with current thinking, related industry trends, client expectations and applicable country specific legislative requirements in this field; establish and maintain a network of stakeholders including NGOs, industry bodies and related contacts; attend public and client-led conferences; read news related to their topic of interest.
10. Ensure full compliance with SGS Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and Impartiality Policy and encourage others do so.
11. Cooperate fully with any investigations in relation to Quality issues or Integrity where required.
12. At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for their own health and safety and that of colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
13. Witness other auditors for effectiveness of auditing to ensure that competence is maintained.
14. Lead and organize audit team/s before, during and after the audit for the related job.
15. Mentor auditors and provide “on-the-job” training. Specific tasks as Principal Auditor:
16. Coordinate with Program Managers the implementation of the programs in their countries and share with the Country
17. Work with Technical Lead in country (where available) or Manager to prepare topics for Auditor collaborative meetings.
18. Identify quality, integrity, and efficiency improvement areas.
19. Assist in development, improvement and revision of audit policies and procedures.
20. Resolve, problem, solve and escalate complex issues to appropriate teams for analysis.
21. Contribute to content development of any technical documents.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered, CSCA (Certified Compliance Auditor) with valid APSCA (Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors) membership, with membership status of being “In Good Standing” shall be considered. Evidence of Associated and relevant Social Auditor Training.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in labour laws, ETI Base code and occupational health and safety and environmental management standards.
• Scheme knowledge and specific audit experience in SMETA 7, SIZA, BSCI, WRAP, SCAN & TFS programmes.

Additional Information

• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s license.
• Local and international travel will be required.
• Valid passport.
• Sub-Contractor position.
• Police clearance Certificate.