Freelance jobs in South Africa

Company Description

The QIMA story
At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust. Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence. We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimers live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission?

QIMA Food is dedicated to helping every member of the global food supply chain ensure the safety and quality of food products, as well as safe working conditions and sustainable practices. With inspections, audits and certifications, we support food growers, producers and retailers, as well as businesses in food service and hospitality, securing their food products' journey from farm to shelf and fork.

Job Description
We are currently seeking to fill two vacant positions for freelance auditors to assist with our South African and Indian Ocean certification needs. We are looking for experienced professionals who can contribute to our development in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform audits according to organic certification standards.
2. Evaluate compliance with organic farming practices and regulations.
3. Document findings and provide accurate audit reports.
4. Work closely with certification bodies to maintain certification integrity.
5. Effectively communicate audit outcomes to clients and stakeholders.
6. Keep up-to-date with changes in organic standards and regulations.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in auditing organic certification standards.
2. Certification in organic auditing with a deep understanding of organic farming practices and regulations.
3. Strong observational and communication skills to effectively assess compliance with organic standards.
4. Experience working with relevant certification bodies.
5. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of other languages is beneficial.
6. Availability to work on freelance engagements with the flexibility to travel to different regions as required.

We are looking for dedicated and detail-oriented professionals who are eager to contribute to our mission. If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter.