Executive/ Senior Executive, Halal Certification

MUI Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The officer role focuses on conducting audits and inspections to verify Halal certification compliance and to support the ongoing development of Halal standards and processes. You will contribute to the implementation, review and continuous improvement of certification requirements and audit methodologies.

Successful candidates will join on a contract basis and be able to work independently with integrity and professionalism in a Singapore-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in quality assurance or auditing.
• Good knowledge of GMP, HACCP and halal standards and certification processes.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits and inspections of facilities to ensure halal compliance.
• Assess compliance with existing and new halal standards and identify gaps.
• Provide operational inputs to support development and improvement of halal processes.
• Maintain audit records and generate progress reports for management review.

Skills

Audit techniques

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary education in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is

The officer will primarily conduct audits and inspections to assess compliance with Halal certification conditions and standards. This role will also provide operational and technical inputs to support the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of Halal certification standards, requirements and processes.

What you will be working on

• Conduct on-site audits and inspections of facilities and processes to ensure compliance with Halal certification conditions and standards.
• Assess and monitor compliance with existing and newly implemented Halal standards, schemes and conditions, and identify areas requiring follow-up or improvement.
• Provide operational and technical inputs from audits and inspections to support the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of Halal certification conditions, requirements, processes and audit methodologies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of audit findings and assist in generating progress reports and analytics on compliance trends for management review and process improvement.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Auditing or related field; professional certification in auditing or quality management preferred.
• At least 1 – 2 years of experience in quality assurance or auditing, with demonstrated expertise in conducting on-site audits and inspections.
• Good knowledge of food safety, quality management and halal certification requirements, with familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), halal standards and certification processes, and other relevant industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with proficiency in audit techniques, report writing and Microsoft Office suite.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to undertake regular on-site audits and inspections at applicants' premises.

Successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis.

About us

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.