Halal Technical Expert

About the role

The Halal Technical Expert will lead risk‑based audit programmes, assess compliance with Halal and food‑safety standards, and provide technical guidance to clients across manufacturing, slaughterhouse and supply‑chain environments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement audit plans aligned with Halal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct on‑site and remote Halal audits of factories, slaughterhouses and supply chains.
• Review client applications, technical documentation and production records to evaluate certification readiness.
• Validate materials, ingredients, processes, labeling and traceability against Halal criteria.
• Prepare detailed audit reports documenting findings, non‑conformities and recommendations.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions and verify their implementation.
• Design and manage end‑to‑end Halal assurance systems for slaughterhouse operations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE.S 2055‑2, GSO 2055‑2, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, UAE Halal Scheme, JAKIM and relevant international regulations.
• Provide technical advisory support on Halal standards and food‑safety to clients and internal teams.
• Support business development by contributing technical input during proposals and client meetings.

Required profile

• Proven experience conducting Halal audits of manufacturing facilities, slaughterhouses and supply chains.
• In‑depth knowledge of UAE.S 2055‑2, GSO 2055‑2, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, UAE Halal Scheme and JAKIM requirements.
• Ability to prepare accurate audit reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of food‑safety regulations and traceability requirements.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and internal technical teams.

Required skills