Animal Health Technician

Overview

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

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc Agriculture (Animal Health) Degree or a National Diploma in Animal Health, recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician.
• A minimum of 1- year appropriate post-qualification-experience will be an added advantage.
• Skills And Competencies: Animal Diseases Act, 1984.
• Veterinary and Para- veterinary Professions Act, 1982.
• Animal Identification Act, 2002.
• Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare.
• Computer literacy in MS Package- Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 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.
• Problem solving skills and decision-making skills and working under pressure.
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Animal disease surveillance; detection and monitoring.
• Animal disease containment and control, including animal and animal products permit movement control.
• Plan and implement disease control measures.
• Conduct veterinary regulatory inspections at designated areas.
• Test animals for TB and CA.
• Provide assistance with wildlife disease investigation and research, where applicable.
• Provide assistance with primary animal health care- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and vaccines under veterinary supervision.
• Assist with disease outbreaks, injured animals, and other animal- health emergencies.
• Perform basic diagnostic tests and prepare samples for veterinary laboratories.
• Educate animal owners and farmers about disease prevention, responsible animal care, and reporting suspected diseases.
• Advise farmers on animal health, hygiene, nutrition, housing, and disease prevention.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms. N Hlatshwayo Tel No: (017) 819 5377 or Ms. K.L. Mdlalose Tel No: (017) 819 5377

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