Job Description

You’ll join a dynamic, results-driven team spread across the continent, united by a solution-oriented mindset. Together, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver exceptional value to our African clients. Your contribution will strengthen our collective field knowledge and help us continuously raise the bar for quality and performance.

Responsible for conducting audits and supervising the quality and competence of the auditor pool, ensuring all audit activities meet internal and industry standards. Drives continuous improvement, technical excellence, and supports the development of auditors across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Delivery (60%)

• Plan and conduct QHSE audits in accordance with relevant standards and organizational requirements.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Maintain personal qualification and up-to-date knowledge of QHSE standards and best practices.

Supervision & Quality Oversight (40%)

• Oversee the overall delivery quality of audit operations, ensuring compliance with internal and industry standards.
• Guide, mentor, and support auditors, including onboarding new subcontractors and providing technical feedback.
• Coordinate and deliver training, calibration, and refresher sessions to maintain and enhance auditor competence.
• Identify training needs, recommend annual plans, and ensure auditors are up to date with tools, processes, and policies (including cybersecurity).
• Monitor and review audit documentation and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement.
• Stay current with internal policies and industry developments, ensuring the audit team remains informed and aligned.

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Public Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Moving House, Examination Leave, Family Responsibility Leave)
• Medical benefits (Medical Examinations, Eye Tests, Audiometric Tests)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Private Medical Insurance)
• Additional Benefits (Communication, Accommodation/Home Security, Memberships (professional/academic institutions, Gym & Sport Membership, Car Allowances)

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

You have solid expertise in QHSE auditing and industry standards, paired with strong leadership skills to guide and mentor auditors. Detail-oriented and organized, you balance audit delivery with team supervision while driving continuous improvement. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a QHSE Auditor, preferably with Lead Auditor credentials
• Postgraduate degree required
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards and compliance frameworks
• Experience in mentoring or supervising audit teams
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results within deadlines
• Excellent communication skills; proficiency in English is essential
• Willingness to travel

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices. About Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions. and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios.