Third Party Management System Auditor

ECAAS Certification International is an accredited Certification Body that provides internationally recognized certification services for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. As a result of growth across all areas of our business, we are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced third-party auditor.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits including document reviews, stage 1 pre-assessments, stage 2 certification audits, surveillance audits, triennial recertification audits, corrective action reviews and follow-up audits.
• Review the client's management system and its implementation and/or elements thereof.
• Collection of objective evidence of compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assign specific tasks to audit team members where applicable.
• Report and discuss findings with the audit team members where applicable.
• Reach acceptable decisions about the compliance of the client's management system with applicable requirements.
• Assemble an audit report.
• Maintain audit records.
• Make recommendations for maintaining granting renewal or suspension of certification.

Demonstrated Capability

• Has satisfied the criteria and demonstrated the ability to manage an audit team and co-ordinate all aspects of a complete management system audit to ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021-1:2015 requirements.
• Has satisfied the criteria and demonstrated the competency to conduct management system audits to the ISO 17021-2:201, ISO 17021-3:2017 and/or ISO :2018 requirements.
• Perform duties requiring the application of mature professional knowledge with scope for individual accomplishment and coordination of more difficult assignments.
• Recommendations may be reviewed for soundness of judgment but are usually regarded as technically accurate and feasible.
• Able to make responsible decisions on matters assigned.

RequirementsEducational Requirements

Will have successfully completed a course of study after completing secondary education involving a minimum of 600 hours direct contact and leading to an award from a recognised body college or university. Equivalent distance learning courses or corporate/professional membership of a recognised professional institution will also be recognised.

In all cases documentary evidence of the educational standard claimed will be required. Copies of degree or certificates will be required as objective evidence to satisfy the educational requirement.

As an alternative auditors may be considered if they can demonstrate 4 years experience and they have achieved a satisfactory educational standard including oral and written communication skills necessary to conduct and/or manage audits.

Management Systems Experience Requirements

Will have a minimum of 3 year's relevant experience in the implementation or application of certifiable management systems which provides the practical knowledge necessary to effectively audit such systems. The management system experience required may be concurrent with work experience but must have been achieved in the last 6 years.

Auditing Experience Requirement

Will have maintained and be able to provide evidence of an up to date audit log to demonstrate that their auditing experience was gained under the prescribed conditions and within the required time frame.

Only independent audits satisfy the auditing experience requirements. Examples of acceptable audits included are:

• a head office audit of a plant or division;
• one division of plant auditing another division or plant;
• a customer organisation auditing a supplier;
• a third-party certification audit; or
• a consultant contracted to provide an independent audit.

Customer Focus Requirement

• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exemplary time management skills.
• Superb interpersonal skills including the ability to quickly build rapport with clients.
• Able to communicate effectively with a variety of people from the executive to the basic level.
• Experience using technology for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including SharePoint Word Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a close-knit team.

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