SGS, the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, is seeking a qualified Halal Lead Auditor on a freelance basis to plan, conduct, and manage Halal certification audits, assess compliance with applicable Halal standards and regulations, collect and verify audit evidence, and prepare clear, accurate audit reports across Food & Beverage and food manufacturing categories.
About SGS — Global TIC Industry Leader
Market Position: World’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company
Global Network: Over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries
Team Strength: Supported by 99,500 dedicated professionals worldwide
Heritage: Over 145 years of service excellence with Swiss precision and accuracy
Halal Certification Opportunity
Strategic Location: Jebel Ali, Dubai — a global hub for trade, logistics, and F&B certification
Freelance Flexibility: Contract-based auditing role suited to experienced independent auditors
Standards Expertise: Work within GSO 2055, UAE.S. 2055-2, and ISO 22000 frameworks
Career Growth: Build a specialised freelance auditing career with a globally recognised certification body
Position Overview
This Halal Lead Auditor freelance role involves planning, conducting, and managing Halal certification audits in line with GSO 2055 and UAE.S. 2055-2 requirements. You will apply audit principles, procedures, and techniques based on ISO 19011, collect and verify evidence through interviews, observation, and document review, assess compliance with Halal standards and legal requirements, and deliver clear, accurate audit reports within agreed timeframes.
Why This Role Matters: As Halal Lead Auditor with SGS, you support Halal certification integrity for Food & Beverage and food manufacturing businesses across the UAE and wider GCC region, work with a 145-year-old global certification leader operating in 115 countries, apply internationally recognised ISO 19011 and ISO 22000 audit standards, build a flexible freelance career with strong day-rate earning potential, and gain exposure to some of the region’s most active food production and export markets.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution
- Plan, conduct, and manage audits effectively on a freelance basis
- Apply audit principles, procedures, and techniques based on ISO 19011
- Conduct audits within the agreed timeframe across assigned premises
- Apply appropriate sampling techniques during audits
Evidence Collection & Compliance Assessment
- Collect and verify audit evidence through interviews, observation, and document review
- Assess compliance with applicable Halal standards, regulations, and legal requirements
- Identify and evaluate audit findings and conclusions
- Understand the organisation’s processes and operational context
Reporting & Confidentiality
- Prepare clear and accurate audit reports for certification decisions
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of audit information
- Document findings in accordance with GSO 2055 and Food Safety requirements
- Support audit log sheet and audit record maintenance
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or another relevant food-related field
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the product/service categories for Halal certification audits, per 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 audit records
- Within the last 3 years, at least 12 audit days across a minimum of 4 premises under supervision of a qualified auditor
- Practical experience in Food & Beverage (F&B) and/or food manufacturing
Essential Standards Knowledge
- 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
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, operating a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, SGS combines the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.
Career Excellence: Join a globally trusted certification leader shaping Halal food safety standards across the UAE and beyond.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With 5+ years F&B or food manufacturing audit experience
- Certified Halal Auditors: Holding GSO 2055 qualifications and practical audit records
- ISO 19011/22000 Practitioners: Experienced in food safety management system audits
- Freelance Auditors: Seeking flexible contract-based work with a global TIC leader
- Quality & Compliance Professionals: With a background in Halal certification processes
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