Social Compliance & Responsible Sourcing Auditor

CSCA / APSCA Qualified Social Compliance Auditor Location: North India (Delhi NCR, Noida, Faridabad, Gurugram)
Employment Type: Freelancer (Part-time)

About DQS DQS is one of the world's leading certification bodies, headquartered in Germany, providing certification, auditing, assessment, verification, and training services across Quality, Sustainability, Information Security, Automotive, Medical, Aerospace, and Supply Chain Assurance sectors.
DQS India is expanding its Social Compliance and Sustainability business and is looking for experienced APSCA-qualified auditors to join our growing team.

Position Summary We are seeking experienced APSCA CSCA Qualified Social Compliance Auditors 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 .

Key Responsibilities The auditor will be responsible for:
Conducting Social Compliance audits in accordance with APSCA requirements
Performing audits against:
SMETA
SEDEX
SLCP
RBA
Together for Sustainability (TfS)
Higg FSLM/FEM
Customer Code of Conduct Audits
Responsible Sourcing Assessments




Reviewing documentation and evaluating labour practices
Interviewing workers and management
Preparing clear and timely audit reports
Identifying non-conformities and improvement opportunities
Maintaining APSCA Code of Professional Conduct
Delivering audits within quality and reporting timelines
Supporting witness audits and calibration activities
Maintaining competence through continuous professional development

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

Preferred Postgraduate qualification
Additional certifications in:
ISO 45001
ISO 14001
ISO 9001
SA8000
Sustainability
ESG

Experience in one or more of the following programs is highly desirable:
SMETA
SEDEX
SLCP
RBA
TfS
Higg
WRAP
SA8000
Customer Code of Conduct Audits

Industry Experience Preferred Apparel & Textiles
Footwear
Electronics
Automotive
Chemical
Consumer Goods
Manufacturing

Mandatory Requirement ⚠️ Applicants must possess a valid APSCA CSCA qualification at the time of application. Candidates without APSCA CSCA registration will not be considered.

📌 Freelance APSCA CSCA Social Compliance Auditors (New Delhi)
🏢 DQS
📍 New Delhi