Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Practitioner – Internal Systems

Mastering Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Legal Compliance in One

17-20 February 2026 – Online via Microsoft Teams
24-27 February  2026 – Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg (Johannesburg)
3-6 March 2026  – Protea Hotel, Sea Point (Cape Town)
10-13 March – Online via Microsoft Teams

This comprehensive program integrates three critical compliance domains—ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), and the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)—into a single, coherent learning journey.

Instead of training on each standard separately, which often results in siloed systems and duplicated effort, participants are guided through a unified methodology for designing, implementing, auditing, and improving an Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned to ISO’s Annex SL framework and South African legal requirements.

Based on observed industry trends and client implementation experience, many South African organisations are actively seeking integrated compliance solutions to reduce audit fatigue, lower compliance costs, and improve operational effectiveness. This program responds directly to that demand by developing professionals capable of managing both international standards and local legislation in a practical, integrated manner.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of organisational or workplace systems
  • Management or supervisory experience recommended

No prior ISO or OHS Act training required

Integrated System Competencies

Participants will be able to:

  • Design and implement an Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and the OHS Act
  • Plan and conduct integrated internal audits covering quality and OH&S requirements in a single audit process
  • Develop streamlined documentation (policies, procedures, records) serving multiple compliance obligations
  • Apply risk-based thinking across quality, safety, and business processes
  • Establish integrated continual improvement mechanisms aligned to organisational objectives

ISO 9001:2015 Competencies

  • Interpret and apply Clauses 4–10
  • Develop quality objectives and performance indicators
  • Apply the process approach to quality management
  • Conduct ISO 9001 internal audits
  • Manage nonconformities and corrective actions

ISO 45001:2018 Competencies

  • Implement OH&S management system principles
  • Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments
  • Establish emergency preparedness and response processes
  • Facilitate worker consultation and participation
  • Monitor and evaluate OH&S performance

OHS Act (South Africa) Competencies

  • Interpret the OHS Act and applicable regulations
  • Conduct workplace inspections and legal risk assessments
  • Participate in incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Develop safety communication and awareness initiatives
  • Prepare organisations for Department of Employment and Labour inspections

Note: OHS Act competence is subject to employer appointment and role-specific responsibility in accordance with legislation.

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