Control Animal Health Technician

Overview

Control Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Lydenburg.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Animal Health or related field.
• Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician.
• Relevant and Supervisor experience an added advantage.
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of Animal Diseases Act, 1984.
• Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act, 1982.
• Animal Identification Act, 2002.
• Fertilizers Farm Feed Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947.
• Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Report writing and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work after hours when required.

Duties

• Supervise the implementation of vaccination programmes on Controlled Animal Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act.
• Supervise the implementation of disease surveillance on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act.
• Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care.
• Supervise the conduction of National and Provincial disease Surveillance in the state veterinary area.
• Supervise the implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the state veterinary area.
• Manage dip-tanks and dipping programmes.
• Supervise dip-stuff, veterinary work-materials and vaccine inventory.
• Participate in the movement of buffaloes within or out of the Mpumalanga Province.
• Supervise human resources and transport logistics.
• Implement Performance Management Development System of employees and reporting to line manager.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. S. Mogakane at 082 338 2476 or Ms. M Matsoalela at 072 459 8078

Notes

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