CSCA / APSCA Qualified Social Compliance Auditor

DQS · India

Position Summary

We are looking for experienced APSCA CSCA qualified Social Compliance Auditors, with 3+ years of experience in Social Compliance auditing who are passionate about improving responsible business practices across global supply chains.

The successful candidate will conduct social compliance audits for international brands and

programs including SEDEX/SMETA, SLCP, RBA, TFS, Higg, customer-specific supplier

assessments and other sustainability programs.

This role requires extensive travel across India and occasional international assignments.

Key Responsibilities

The auditor will be responsible for:

1. Conducting Social Compliance audits in accordance with APSCA requirements
2. Customer Code of Conduct audits
3. Responsible sourcing assessments
4. Reviewing documentation and evaluating labour practices
5. Interviewing workers and management
6. Preparing clear and timely audit reports
7. Identifying non-conformities and improvement opportunities
8. Maintaining APSCA Code of Professional Conduct
9. Delivering audits within quality and reporting timelines
10. Supporting witness audits and calibration activities
11. Maintaining competence through continuous professional development
12. Performing audits against:

• SMETA
• SEDEX
• SLCP
• RBA
• Together for Sustainability (TfS)
• Higg FSLM/FEM

Qualification

Essential

• Graduate in Engineering / Science / Social Science / Commerce or equivalent
• APSCA Registered CSCA Auditor (Mandatory)
• Valid APSCA registration in good standing
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred

Post Graduate qualification

Additional certifications in:

• ISO 45001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 9001
• SA8000
• Sustainability
• ESG

Industry experience in:

• Apparel & Textile
• Footwear
• Electronics
• Automotive
• Chemical
• Consumer Goods
• Manufacturing

will be an added advantage.