Assistant Director: Animal Health

Oorsig

Assistant Director: Animal Health at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in KwaMhlanga.

Vereistes

• Grade 12 plus a recognised appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Animal Health or related.
• Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
• At minimum of 3 years relevant experience in veterinary services, animal health, disease control, or veterinary administration.
• Experience in supervision, technical support, programme management, or administration is an added advantage.
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of: Animal Diseases Act.
• Animal Identification Act.
• Public Service Act and Regulations and other related Public Service legislation.
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Related veterinary legislation, policies, and biosecurity measures.
• Veterinary technical expertise.
• Leadership and people management.
• Strategic planning and organizing.
• Project and programme management.
• Financial and administrative management.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Decision-making skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Stakeholder engagement and customer service orientation.
• Conflict management and negotiation.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• A valid driver’s license.

Pligte

• Provide technical support on veterinary programmes and animal health initiatives.
• Coordinate disease surveillance, prevention, and control activities.
• Supervise para-veterinary technical staff.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and administrative processes.
• Monitor compliance with veterinary legislation and standards.
• Compile technical and management reports Liaise with farmers, industry stakeholders, municipalities, and other government departments.
• Develop and implement veterinary policies, standard operational plans and strategic plans.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Navrae: Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

Notas

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON