Halal Lead Auditor- Freelance

SGS; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 166,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a qualified Halal Lead Auditor on a freelance basis in the United Arab Emirates. The role requires extensive Halal auditing experience, strong knowledge of GSO 2055-2, UAE 2055, ISO 19011, and food safety standards.

You will plan, conduct, and report audits across multiple premises, ensure compliance with Halal standards, and maintain audit records while working independently under agreed timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Halal auditable categories per UAE.S.2055-2.
• At least 2 years of Halal auditing experience per GSO 2055 requirements.
• In the last 3 years, completed at least 12 audit days across a minimum of 4 premises under supervision.
• Practical experience in Food & Beverage (F&B) and/or food manufacturing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and manage audits on freelance basis.
• Apply audit principles, procedures and techniques.
• Collect and verify audit evidence through interviews, observation, and document review.
• Assess compliance with Halal standards, regulations and legal requirements.
• Identify and evaluate audit findings and conclusions.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit reports.
• Conduct audits within the agreed timeframe.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of audit information.
• Understand the organization’s processes and operational context.
• Apply appropriate sampling techniques during audits.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit execution

Audit reporting

GSO 2055

ISO 19011

Food Safety

Education

BSc in Food Science

Job description

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 on a freelance basis with relevant industry experience, Halal qualifications, training and practical audit experience in the applicable product categories.

Job Description

The auditor shall demonstrate the ability to:

• Plan, conduct, and manage audits on freelance basis effectively.
• Apply audit principles, proceduresand techniques.
• Collect and verify audit evidence through interviews, observationand document review.
• Assess compliance with applicable Halal standards, regulationsand legal requirements.
• Identify and evaluate audit findings and conclusions.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit reports.
• Conduct audits within the agreed timeframe.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of audit information.
• Understand the organization’s processes and operational context.
• Apply appropriate sampling techniques during audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or another relevant food-related field.
• 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.
• 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, the auditor should have completed 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.
• 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.