RWS/RMS/CCS Farm Auditor (South Africa)

Core Description
The position entails conducting wool and mohair audits on farms to assess whether clients/farms are adhering to standard requirements (RWS/RMS Standard & CCS – Content Claim Standard).

Responsibilities

• As per ISO19011 requirements; planning and preparation of assessments, execution of assessments/audits and to provide a report with findings as to the conformity with all the requirements.
• Initiating the assessment/audit.
• Conducting document review.
• Preparing for the on-site assessment/audit activities.
• Conducting on-site assessment/audit activities.
• Completion & uploading of documents within set timelines.
• Preparing, approving and distributing the assessment/audit report.
• Conducting assessment follow-up.
• Assistance with handling of claims and appeals.
• Maintaining up to date files of all quality policies, procedures, working instructions and documentation issued by Control Union SA.
• Maintaining a professional relationship with clients.
• Informing the management of challenges, and threats in the market.
• Clear and regular communication with clients.
• Maintaining contact with the certifier on regular basis.
• Keeping abreast of developments, issues and legislative changes pertaining to the sectors in which assessments/audits are carried out.

Qualifications and Experience:

• (1) tertiary education (college/university qualification) in a relevant discipline and two years relevant professional experience; or (2) secondary education (high school diploma) and four years of relevant professional experience (animal welfare experience).
• CCS (Content Claim Standard) experience and training will be beneficial.
• Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook).
• English & Afrikaans; spoken & written.
• Good communication skills.

Requirements

• Own transport & Drivers’ licence.
• South African ID and Passport.
• Travel to audit sites nationally and possibly internationally.
• Reliable and fast internet connection at home office.
• Cell phone

Salary: Negotiable
Benefits: Medical aid, laptop, Life insurance

Proof of any animal welfare training/education/courses completed will improve chances of successful application.

Remote position: Offices in Benoni, Paarl & Durban
Send CVs to: Ruan Brand at email: rbrand@controlunion.com and Tiaan Coetzee at email: tcoetzee@controlunion.com