Manager – Inspection DP World QA/QC & Inspection 12:23

AimGulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Dubai is seeking a Manager – Inspection to oversee regulatory inspection, compliance and enforcement activities within assigned operating areas, including Free Zone and Mainland companies.

You will lead risk-based inspection planning, manage stakeholder interfaces with government authorities, and drive continuous improvement of inspection policies and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the approved Inspection strategy and manage the delivery of inspection, compliance and enforcement activities across the assigned operating areas.
• Develop and periodically review risk-based inspection plans considering regulatory requirements, operational risk intelligence, reported violations, recurring non-compliance and emerging concerns.
• Manage regulatory inspection and compliance assurance across Free Zone and Mainland companies within the assigned mandate.
• Lead the assessment and resolution of significant violations and complex inspection cases within delegated authority.
• Exercise delegated decision-making authority for critical and complex inspection cases involving financial penalties up to AED 250,000 per incident.
• Lead, coach and develop the Inspection team, setting clear functional objectives, accountabilities, decision standards and performance expectations.
• Act as the principal operational interface for Inspection matters with internal stakeholders, customers and relevant government authorities.
• Establish and monitor functional inspection KPIs, compliance trends and recurring violation data.
• Lead functional continuous improvement of Inspection policies, procedures, systems and processes.
• Manage the Inspection function’s operational controls and contribute to safeguarding JAFZA’s regulatory, operational, financial and reputational interests.
• Undertake other responsibilities within the scope and authority of the Manager – Inspection role as assigned by the Vice President – Workforce Affairs & Inspection.

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted: 9 November 2026

Job Reference/ID: 27707

Job Description / Role:

The Manager – Inspection is responsible for overseeing the inspection, compliance, and enforcement activities within assigned operating areas, including Free Zone and Mainland companies. This role involves strategic planning, risk management, and acting as a key interface between internal stakeholders, customers, and government authorities to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the approved Inspection strategy and manage the effective delivery of inspection, compliance and enforcement activities across the assigned operating areas.
• Develop and periodically review risk-based inspection plans by considering regulatory requirements, operational risk intelligence, reported violations, recurring non-compliance and emerging concerns.
• Manage regulatory inspection and compliance assurance across Free Zone and Mainland companies within the assigned mandate.
• Lead the assessment and resolution of significant violations and complex inspection cases within delegated authority.
• Exercise delegated decision-making authority for critical and complex inspection cases involving financial penalties up to AED 250,000 per incident.
• Lead, coach and develop the Inspection team, setting clear functional objectives, accountabilities, decision standards and performance expectations.
• Act as the principal operational interface for Inspection matters with internal stakeholders, customers and relevant government authorities.
• Establish and monitor functional inspection KPIs, compliance trends and recurring violation data.
• Lead functional continuous improvement of Inspection policies, procedures, systems and processes.
• Manage the Inspection function’s operational controls and contribute to safeguarding JAFZA’s regulatory, operational, financial and reputational interests.
• Undertake other responsibilities within the scope and authority of the Manager – Inspection role as assigned by the Vice President – Workforce Affairs & Inspection.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

DP World is a global logistics and supply chain company headquartered in Dubai. Its businesses cover ports, terminals, freight, logistics, technology, and trade services, creating opportunities across operations, engineering, commercial, finance, technology, and corporate functions.

Company Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain

Department / Functional Area: Inspection

Closing Date: 15 November 2026