Responsible Care® SQAS-AFRICA Lead Auditor Training Course

This course is designed to prepare potential SQAS-AFRICA auditors with skills to become experts in auditing Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) against the requirements of the SQAS-AFRICA Management System. The SQAS-AFRICA Management System evaluates the safety, health, environmental, security, and quality performance of LSPs in a uniform manner by single standardised audits carried out by independent CAIA-certified auditors using standard questionnaires. SQAS was originated by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) and CAIA has been the custodian of SQAS-AFRICA since 1 July 2017, in Africa.

The handling and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous goods is associated with specific risks that can cause harm to people, animals, property, and the environment, in the event of an incident. It is essential for LSPs to have management systems in place to properly identify and control the risks arising from the handling and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous goods. Audits provide mechanisms to evaluate the performance of management systems and promote continual improvement within organisations.

Learning Outcomes:

• Carry out SQAS-AFRICA audits consistently.
• Uphold high quality audit standards.
• Prepare audit reports that will provide value to auditees.
• Achieve uniform interpretation of the audit questionnaires and associated guidelines with other SQAS-AFRICA auditors.

Who Should Attend?

• Persons who are interested and qualified to become SQAS-AFRICA auditors.

Entry Requirements

• Delegates are required to meet the following selection criteria:
  • Education

    Applicants must have attained an educational standard that permits the necessary knowledge to perform effectively as an SQAS-AFRICA Auditor. This includes:
    Option One: With a tertiary education
    Matric or equivalent to NQF Level 4 (secondary education) and Tertiary education (e.g., degree or diploma).
    Option Two: In the absence of tertiary education
    Matric or equivalent to NQF Level 4 plus 4 years’ work experience in a relevant field. Relevant fields applicable include but are not limited to the following:

    • Relevant artisanship.
    • OHS law.
    • Occupational hygiene.
    • Security/safety.
    • Medical/healthcare.
    • Engineering.
    • Environmental science.
    • Road transportation.
    • Legal requirements relevant to specific accreditation categories.

    Applicants must have successfully attended an ISO Management System Lead Auditor Training Course with a recognised training provider. A qualification in ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course is the minimum requirement.

  • Work Experience
    Option One: With a tertiary education
    Four years’ experience in the fields referred to in option two under Education.
    Option Two: In the absence of tertiary education
    Four years’ experience in the fields referred to in option two under Education. In addition, applicants shall have a further five years’ related work experience.
  • Management System Working Experience
    The applicants shall have at least two years relevant ISO Management System working experience.

The qualifications and experience of applicants must be documented in a comprehensive CV that must be attached and e-mailed together with proof of qualifications to rsvp@caia.co.za.

Programme

Assessment

• Delegates will be required to demonstrate through an online assessment that the prescribed learning outcomes have been achieved.

Presenters

Danie Jansen Van Rensburg

SHE Specialist - Transport Safety and Product Life Cycle
Sasol South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Amon Nyamhingura

Responsible Care^® Manager
CAIA

Registration Form

Kindly complete the form below and click on the SUBMIT button, to book your seat at the training course.

Notes:

1. Payment must take place 72 hours prior to the training. Kindly forward proof of payment (i.e., a copy of the bank deposit slip or EFT payment) to rsvp@caia.co.za.
2. Please provide a copy of your ID for certification purposes, by e-mailing it to rsvp@caia.co.za.
3. Registration must be completed by 10 September 2024.
4. CAIA must be notified in writing of cancellations 48 hours prior to the training. Cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the training, will be charged in full.
5. CAIA will send invoices to successful applicants only. Registration fees will be payable after applicants have been formally accepted by CAIA to attend the course.

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