Scheme Manager – Food Certification
Job in
Sandton, 2172, South Africa
Listing for:
SGS
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing Food Certification Schemes and a team of auditors in accordance with the different Standard and accreditation requirements where applicable, as well as the SGS Global System and Product procedures.
The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated technical, administrative, and systems support to the responsible Technical Manager, as well as to the auditors operating within these technical areas. The role ensures accurate management of the audit process, supports qualification and approval processes, facilitates effective use of Business Assurance systems, and contributes to maintaining compliance, quality, and operational efficiency within the assigned technical domains.
Maintaining Lead Auditor status for at least one of the applicable standards and maintaining accreditation for the relevant standards.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of the different Food Scheme requirements (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSC 22000 Development Program, BRCGS, SANS 10330, GMP, GDP and retail food programs).Manage auditors on a day-to-day basis and support auditors with administrative, IT and audit related issues with the assistance of the Technical Manager if required.Offering guidance with audit planning and preparation of audit programs including international affiliates.Assisting with resources – from sourcing to onboarding; including signing off auditors.Auditor training and development.Technical review and certification decision of audit packs as relevant and required.Support Quality Manager with the maintenance of local accreditation for HACCP (SANS 10330) and implementing procedures to facilitate this, where necessary.Implementing and adhering to accreditation or Scheme requirements as relevant.Assist in the development, control and maintenance of system documents.Conducting audits based on the requirements of the Schemes.Ensure performance targets and quality KPI's of post audit processes are maintained at all times.Assist with business development for BA business and support Sales with client follow-up visits as and when required.Liaison with external stakeholders, other affiliates and Global Product Managers as and when required.Any other technical auditing tasks that may be assigned from time to time.Support the Academy with the development of new training materials and courses from a technical point of view.Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.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
Minimum 3-year tertiary qualification in food science / technology / biological science or related degreeMeet Auditor's qualifications for food standards.Languages:
Proficiency in EnglishProficient in MS Office, especially with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and TeamsExperience
5 – 10 years’, post qualification experience related to the food industry. This shall involve work in quality assurance, product safety, technical management, or risk management functions within manufacturing, inspection or enforcement.Knowledge and experience in project management and operations managementExtensive knowledge in the application of ISO 17021 / ISO 22003 requirementsExperience in the following will be advantageous:Managing competency records, databases, or system-based recordsCoordinating or facilitating onboarding processes for staff and/or contractorsProviding first-level user or system supportCapturing, monitoring, and reporting on KPIs or performance metricsCustomer service and stakeholder liaisonExposure to certification bodies, auditing environments, or accreditation systems (ISO 17021 / 17065) will be advantageous
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