77 Auditors jobs in South Africa

About SABS

Working for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) opens the mind to the world around you. The South African Bureau of Standards offers diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider of choice and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To supervise the implementation of tactical work plans and formulate associated procedures to ensure the effective operational management of Auditors including record keeping and reporting; ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory requirements to support the SABS value chain and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• National Diploma / Diploma in a relevant Science, Quality Assurance Engineering or a related field ( NQF Level )

Work Experiance

• 5 years relevant work experience in Conformity Assessment and Quality Assurance.
• 2 years supervisory experience

Functional Management

• Provide supervision of the operational requirements of the Auditor team.
• Monitor and control all work within the Auditor team.
• Monitor and supervise office processes from the point of referral to successful completion of the auditing process and ensure completeness of services rendered.
• Perform initial quality checks of audit work prior to technical review process.
• Co-ordinate effective implementation of the fault reporting systems and monitor processes for resolving customer complaints.
• Monitor and update work status on the relevant system in order to provide feedback to stakeholders.
• Execute outbound support processes (sending of audit plans, reports, clearance of findings letters, certificates and permits etc.) on time and accurately.
• Identify areas for improvement in service delivery and apply continuous improvement principles and actions.
• Collate and assess feedback and implement action plans where required.
• Supervise the relevant end-to-end audit process and ensure compliance with standard protocols and timelines including resourcing capacity, holding team meetings, audit progress review, audit work review, and customer updates.
• Identify and escalate challenges relevant to the specific audit plan, and propose the required remedial action.
• Assist with reviewing and assessing the appropriateness of the audit plan and provide recommendations as required.
• Review the results of the preliminary survey to understand the area to be audited and provide approval for the audit program and approach. Action or escalate any reported deviations to the audit process.
• Formulate the audit program based on the outcomes of the preliminary survey using appropriate audit methodologies and technologies.
• Plan audit scope, coverage and work schedules as required by the audit program.
• Review, complete and submit monthly and quarterly reports and audit reports within scope of control.
• Monitor adherence to timelines related to non-conformances recorded during audits.
• Send reminders to clients about non-conformance requirements and monitor the auditors' efforts in flagging these with clients.
• Assess and define audit process challenges and risks (quantitative and qualitative) including timeous submission of pre-audit information, corrective actions etc.
• Supervise external auditors to ensure timely delivery of services procured in an efficient and effective manner.
• Send reminders to clients about non-conformance requirements and monitor the auditors' efforts in flagging these with clients.
• Assess and define audit process challenges and risks (quantitative and qualitative) including timeous submission of pre-audit information, corrective actions etc.
• Supervise external auditors to ensure timely delivery of services procured in an efficient and effective manner.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Ensure the mitigation of the business unit's risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with ISO/SANS, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure adherence in the team to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

People Management

• Proactively supervise all resources in order to ensure that the operational plans are effectively executed.
• Maintain excellent human capital performance through employee empowerment, skills development and retention and succession planning within the team.
• Maintain an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices.
• Contribute to diversity management initiatives.
• Implement a learning culture within scope of control.
• Execute performance management in line with the SABS policy within the team, and address performance challenges and develop subordinates to meet the expected performance standards.
• Provide support in recruiting and retaining key talent and other critically skilled personnel to manage internal processes and supervise the tactical, daily analytical work of the team.

We're building our Talent Pool of experienced Senior Audit Professionals to support our global clients in
the US, UK and Australia. If you're a qualified auditor looking for contract opportunities that offer international exposure while working remotely, we would love to connect.

• Industry Exposure: General & Commercial, Real Estate, Not-for-Profit
• Audit Software: CaseWare or CCH experience required
• International Experience: Prior external audit experience with international clients, ideally in the US, Australia, or UK
• Location: Remote - open to professionals based in South Africa or Zimbabwe

Senior Auditor

Minimum Requirements:

• ITC / Board 1 Pass (non-negotiable)
• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CPA
• Between 4 - 6 years of external audit experience
• Experience reviewing and coaching junior team members
• Skilled in auditing and documenting both basic and complex sections
• Small firm

or Mid-tier firm experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

Deliver
high-quality audit services to global clients.

Senior Auditors will:

• Complete complex audit sections with minimal rework
• Coordinate deliverables across the audit team
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of methodology and standards
• Communicate effectively with clients and engagement teams

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• A proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• High learning agility
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

If you're ready to bring your expertise to international clients and want to be considered for upcoming busy season contract roles, join our Talent Pool today.

Note:

• Should you be successful in your application, you are expected to have access to the internet, and to ensure that the internet connection is uninterrupted and always accessible. This should be, at minimum, a fibre connection with a proven bandwidth of 20mbps upload and 10Mbps download speed, with a latency of no more than 30ms. This connection should be sustainable in the event of power interruptions.

• Audit experience and alignment to a specific level within SAPRO, shall be determined based on your individual audit exposure, technical interview and evaluation.

• Generally, we work on a 4 hour overlap with the host firm, however this is client dependent.

Published : 23/12/2022

Location : South Africa

Career Level : Experienced

Entity : DQS South Africa

Type of employment : Associate

Reference number : FS05

For almost four decades, the DQS group has been known internationally for the highest quality and reliability in the certification of processes or management systems. Above all, our success is based on a high level of customer and service orientation that goes far beyond verifying checklists, and of course, on our employees who give their best every day.

To apply you'll need at least:

Education and/or Work Experience:

• As a minimum, have successfully completed a food-related or bio-science higher education or equivalent AND/OR
• Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience in quality assurance and/or food safety-related activities in a food-related industry.

Formal Training in food hygiene and HACCP is advantageous.

Auditor Training.

Training and development will also be provided to meet the mandatory and regulatory requirements as a food safety auditor.

Our success is based on our highly qualified and experienced auditors. They have completed professional training and/or a degree, have extensive experience with management techniques and management systems, and have proven practical experience in the various industries they audit.

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International working environment

Open-minded team

Exciting Projects

DQS: Simply leveraging Quality.

Would you like to join a dynamic team of auditors and further expand the success of DQS? If you meet the above requirements and are interested in becoming a certified auditor with DQS, please send us your CV to

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Job Description
NSF is a global public health and safety organization committed to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We're hiring freelance Agricultural Auditors to conduct GLOBALG.A.P. audits for producers across South Africa. This flexible role allows you to manage your own schedule, work independently, and even pursue consulting or training work alongside NSF assignments.

We're hiring in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.
Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of agricultural producers in South Africa, including multisite audits.
• Perform audits based on producer registration and requested modules.
• Submit accurate audit logs and reports.
• Collaborate with the scheduling team and maintain NSF's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture with a focus on plants and crops (not animals).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on farming experience in fruits, vegetables, crops, or flowers.
• GLOBALG.A.P. auditing experience.
• HACCP training (minimum 1 day).
• Food hygiene training (minimum 1 day).
• Lead Auditor training (minimum 3 days).
• Training in Integrated Pest Management, Fertilizer Management, and handling of agrichemicals.
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Valid travel documents and driver's license.
• Ability to travel for up to 5 consecutive days during peak periods.
• Local travel reimbursed per km; overnight allowance provided.
• Minimum availability of 5–10 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates must be in English.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

NSF is a global public health and safety organization committed to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We're hiring freelance Agricultural Auditors to conduct GLOBALG.A.P. audits for producers across South Africa. This flexible role allows you to manage your own schedule, work independently, and even pursue consulting or training work alongside NSF assignments.

We're hiring in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

• Responsibilities: Conduct audits of agricultural producers in South Africa, including multisite audits.
• Perform audits based on producer registration and requested modules.
• Submit accurate audit logs and reports.

• Collaborate with the scheduling team and maintain NSF's standards of excellence.

• Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture with a focus on plants and crops (not animals).

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on farming experience in fruits, vegetables, crops, or flowers.
• GLOBALG.A.P. auditing experience.
• HACCP training (minimum 1 day).
• Food hygiene training (minimum 1 day).
• Lead Auditor training (minimum 3 days).
• Training in Integrated Pest Management, Fertilizer Management, and handling of agrichemicals.
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Valid travel documents and driver's license.
• Ability to travel for up to 5 consecutive days during peak periods.
• Local travel reimbursed per km; overnight allowance provided.
• Minimum availability of 5–10 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates must be in English.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

We're Hiring Food Safety Auditors – Categories D & I & K- FSSC and IMS - 03EAC code

Join DQS South Africa
, a global leader in management system certification, and make an impact in the
food manufacturing and processing sector

We are expanding our expert auditor network and are looking for passionate professionals to join us as
Food Safety Auditors
 under
Category D (Perishable Animal Products)
 and
Category K (Perishable Vegetable Products)
.

 What We're Looking For:

• Relevant qualification in
  Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
   in food manufacturing, processing, or quality assurance (including HACCP, GMP, or FSMS experience)
• Must have
  Lead Auditor qualification
   in
  ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
• Must have
  ISO 9001:2015/ISO 45001:2018/ISO 14001:2015
• Strong understanding of food safety hazards
  ,
  processing technologies
  , and
  regulatory frameworks and proven record of undertaking the training
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

 Your Role:

As a DQS Food Safety Auditor
, you will:

• Conduct 2nd and 3rd party audits for
  FSSC 22000, ISO 22000
  , and related schemes
• IMS auditing for respective schemes against ISO9001:2015/ISO 14001:2015/ISO 45001:2018
• Evaluate clients' compliance with international food safety standards
• Deliver detailed, objective audit reports that drive continuous improvement
• Represent DQS with professionalism, impartiality, and technical expertise

 Why Join DQS?

• Global recognition under the
  FSSC 22000
   accreditation
• Access to DQS
  Auditor Development Program (CD08 Framework)
• Continuous professional growth through DQS Academy
   training and CPD opportunities
• Work alongside international experts in a collaborative, quality-driven environment

 How to Apply:

Submit your CV, qualifications, audit log, and Lead Auditor certificate
 to

NSF is a global public health and safety organization committed to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We're hiring freelance Social Compliance Auditors to conduct SIZA, WIETA, and SMETA audits across South Africa. This flexible role allows you to work independently, manage your own schedule, and even collaborate with other certification bodies. You'll play a key role in helping clients meet social compliance standards while upholding NSF's reputation for integrity and excellence.

We're hiring in Western Cape, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.

• Responsibilities: Conduct audits for clients requiring SIZA, WIETA, and SMETA standards.
• Travel to audit sites across South Africa, including overnight stays during peak seasons (up to 5 consecutive days).
• Maintain accurate audit logs and submit timely reports.
• Communicate professionally with clients and uphold NSF's standards.

• Collaborate with the scheduling team to ensure audits are efficiently planned.

• Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of full-time post-graduation experience in human resources or ESG-related activities within production environments.

• Post-Matric qualification: Degree or diploma in HR or ESG-related field.
• Valid travel documents and driver's license.
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Availability for 10-15 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates in English.

Preferred but not required:

• APSCA registration in good standing.
• Training in APSCA, Sedex, SIZA, WIETA, Rainforest Alliance, or other ESG-related programs.
• Prior experience in social compliance auditing.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Job Description
NSF is a global public health and safety organization committed to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We're hiring freelance Social Compliance Auditors to conduct SIZA, WIETA, and SMETA audits across South Africa. This flexible role allows you to work independently, manage your own schedule, and even collaborate with other certification bodies. You'll play a key role in helping clients meet social compliance standards while upholding NSF's reputation for integrity and excellence.

We're hiring in Western Cape, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.
Responsibilities

• Conduct audits for clients requiring SIZA, WIETA, and SMETA standards.
• Travel to audit sites across South Africa, including overnight stays during peak seasons (up to 5 consecutive days).
• Maintain accurate audit logs and submit timely reports.
• Communicate professionally with clients and uphold NSF's standards.
• Collaborate with the scheduling team to ensure audits are efficiently planned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-time post-graduation experience in human resources or ESG-related activities within production environments.
• Post-Matric qualification: Degree or diploma in HR or ESG-related field.
• Valid travel documents and driver's license.
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Availability for 10-15 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates in English.

Preferred But Not Required

• APSCA registration in good standing.
• Training in APSCA, Sedex, SIZA, WIETA, Rainforest Alliance, or other ESG-related programs.
• Prior experience in social compliance auditing.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

NSF is a global public health and safety organization dedicated to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We're hiring freelance Food Safety Auditors to conduct audits for food producers across South Africa and neighboring countries. This flexible role allows you to manage your own schedule, work independently, and even pursue consulting or training work alongside NSF assignments.

We're hiring in Western Cape, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.

• Responsibilities: Conduct audits for food producers in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, and West/East Africa.
• Review food safety modules and production/manufacturing processes.
• Travel to audit sites, including overnight stays of up to 5 days during peak seasons.
• Submit accurate audit logs and reports.

• Collaborate with the scheduling team and maintain NSF's standards of excellence.

• Qualifications: Degree or BTech in Food Technology, Food Science, or a bioscience-related field (e.g., Biotechnology, Microbiology) with food safety modules.

• Minimum 3 years of post-graduation experience in food production or manufacturing.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Fresh Produce Pack House operations or food production.
• HACCP training + exam (minimum 1 day).
• Lead Auditor training (minimum 5 days).
• Training and exam in either FSSC v6 or BRCGS issue 9.
• Food Fraud and Food Defense training (4 hours each & exam).
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Valid travel documents and driver's license.
• Minimum availability of 8 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates must be in English.
• Fluency in French, a plus.
• Experience auditing scopes such as seafood, red meat, eggs, dairy, juices, fruit/vegetables, and chemical ingredients, a plus.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.