Food Auditor (Sub-Contractor): CBE (CPT) at SGS

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

In conjunction with the business strategy set by the CBE Business Manager and Technical Manager: the Auditor is responsible for the auditing and inspection of business and quality management systems belonging to clients, in all market sectors for which they are considered eligible. This will be done in accordance with all relevant Global System Procedures and Global Product Procedures and the maintenance of the 17021 accreditation management system.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity.
• Lead Auditing of SGS Clients against relevant codes of practice and protocols/checklists
• Compliance with all CBE GSP’s, GPPs and local procedures (Administrative as well as Operational)
• Delighted customer base
• Accreditation compliance in all elements of auditing function.
• Achieved KPI’s (turn-around times, quality of reports etc.)
• Achieved quality KPI’s of audit pack submission to back-office and Technical Review functions
• Compliance with all Certnet and ePack requirements with regard to auditing
• Promote the image, capability and integrity of the company to the clients
• Accountable for any justified claim that may arise from clients
• Ensure the best quality of execution
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity
• Conduct peer evaluations on auditors auditing in the same industry sector where required.
• Ensure the best quality of execution of all outputs delivered
• Adhere to SGS policies, procedures well as any other instruction either verbal or in writing to yourself.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Accountable for quality of audits carried out.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and report the situation to higher authority to take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

QUALIFICATIONS
 EDUCATION

• College diploma/degree in Food Sciences/Technology.;
• Languages: Proficiency in English & Afrikaans (Read, Speak, Write);
• Any other languages would be an added advantage.

4.2. Experience

• 5-10 years operational experience in Food processing/manufacturing business activities, preferably including the fruit and vegetable and wine industries
• Registered auditor (SAATCA / IRCA) would be advantageous although not a specific requirement
• Computer literacy

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Organizational and record-keeping skills
• Customer focus and service orientation
• Technical knowledge and experience in related field and in using management methods and tools
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Able to interact with all levels of management, suppliers and clients
• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls
• Works well under pressure, challenges status quo.
• Administratively organized, timeous and correct reporting
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills.
• Windows package and email proficiency.