POST 16/49 : CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN REF NO: LDARD 8/3/2024 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R552 081 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Capricorn Northwestern
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification NQF level 6 in Animal Health as recognised by SAQA.
Registration with South African Veterinary Council. Valid driver’s licence (with exception of people
with disabilities). A minimum of 3 years relevant experience at Supervisory level in Animal Health.
Knowledge, Competencies and skills: Knowledge of acts related to animal health, report writing
skills. Knowledge of difference animal diseases. Thorough knowledge of the Animal Disease Act,
1984 (Act 35 of 1984). Thorough knowledge of the Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act 6 of 2002).
Knowledge of the Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000). Knowledge of international trade and
associated legislations.
DUTIES : Coordinate animal health regulatory support services in terms of the Animal Health Disease Act.
Manage the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and noticeable diseases
and zoonosis. Manage the support service to the State Veterinarian with regard to animal disease
control, reproduction and production advancement. Sample collection and law enforcement.
Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners. Keep up to date with regard to
the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to
render efficient and effective animal health support service. Perform administrative related
functions.
ENQUIRIES : Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Ms. Moeti M Tel No: (015) 632
8619