MANAGER – INSPECTION

The Manager – Inspection will lead regulatory inspection, compliance and enforcement activities across designated free-zone and mainland operating areas. The role covers JAFZA, National Industries Park and other assigned business locations. It combines risk-based planning, case assessment, regulatory interpretation and team leadership, ensuring inspections are carried out consistently and that violations are addressed through proportionate, well-documented action.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the approved inspection strategy into annual plans, resource requirements, performance targets and team priorities.
• Develop risk-based inspection plans using regulatory requirements, operational intelligence, reported violations and recurring non-compliance trends.
• Oversee regulatory inspections and compliance assurance for companies operating within the assigned free-zone and mainland areas.
• Assess significant violations and complex cases, review evidence and determine suitable corrective or enforcement action within delegated authority.
• Exercise delegated decision-making authority for penalties up to AED 250,000 per incident where permitted by the approved authority framework.
• Lead, coach and develop inspection staff and establish consistent decision standards and quality expectations.
• Coordinate complex matters with internal departments, customers and government authorities, escalating material issues when required.
• Monitor KPIs, inspection findings and recurring control weaknesses, and introduce improvements to policies, procedures and systems.

Requirements and Qualifications

• The role requires sound knowledge of regulatory inspection, compliance operations and the application of local rules and operating requirements.
• Experience leading teams and handling complex regulatory or enforcement cases is important.
• Candidates should be able to assess evidence objectively, make proportionate decisions and maintain accurate case records.
• A specific academic qualification and minimum years of experience are not stated in the accessible role details.

Required Skills

• Regulatory interpretation and compliance assurance
• Risk-based inspection planning and case management
• Team leadership, coaching and decision-making
• Stakeholder management and government liaison
• KPI reporting, process improvement and operational controls

Employment Details

Employer: DP World. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Employment type: Full Time.