Purpose Of the Role:
The purpose of the Integrated Management System Specialist role is to establish and maintain a robust, internally managed, and cost-effective integrated management system across South Africa’s operations. This system must be capable of supporting ASP’s compliance with ISO standards,

regulatory frameworks, and internal governance protocols—without reliance on external system developers or consultants.

The IMS Specialist is responsible for embedding a culture of compliance, accountability, and performance excellence. This includes leading internal audits, facilitating certification processes, managing document control systems, and supporting risk-based decision-making. The role also plays a key part in ESG reporting, stakeholder assurance, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:
The IMS Specialist is entrusted with the design, implementatin, and continuous improvement of a unified management system that integrates quality, environmental, health, and safety standards. This role is both operational and strategic, requiring a systems-thinking approach, regulatory fluency, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure that ASP’s operations meet the highest standards of compliance, performance, and sustainability.

System Design, Develpment, and Integration

Certificatin, Compliance, and Legal Assurance

Legal Sign-Off:
Training & Competency

The IMS Specialist plays a key rle in developing internal capability to manage ASP’s integrated systems independently and sustainably. This includes designing training programs, maintaining competency frameworks, and embedding system awareness across all levels of the organization.

Training Prgram Development

Cmpetency Matrix & Certification

Cultural Integratin & Awareness

Digital Enablement

Audit & Continuous Improvement

The IMS Specialist ensures that integrated management systems are cntinuously evaluated, improved, and aligned with operational risk profiles, regulatory obligations, and strategic goals. This includes leading internal audits, managing CAPA processes, and driving system optimization initiatives.

Integrated Management System Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

T measure the effectiveness, impact, and strategic value of the IMS Specialist role, the following KPIs are tracked and reviewed regularly in collaboration with the HSREQ team and the Compliance Specialist:

Operatinal KPIs

Audit & Cmpliance KPIs

Strategic KPIs

Between 5 - 7 Years