Diptank Assistant

Overview

Diptank Assistant at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Nkomazi.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent Qualification.
• Experience in animal handling will be an added advantage.
• A valid Code B/EB or higher driver's licence Skills and Competencies: Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with farmers/clients and other levels of communities.
• Problem solving skills.
• Competent with livestock handling.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Basic Computer skills.

Duties

• Render animal dipping services.
• Minor maintenance of animal handling and dipping infrastructure.
• Assist with animal disease control including vaccinations, treatments, castration/dehorning and animal restraint.
• Assist with community co-ordination and reporting.
• Counting and recording of animals.
• Maintaining the correct dip-tank water level, mixing dipping material, Monitoring dipping, Cleaning the dip tank area.
• Safeguarding dipping chemicals, and assisting with vaccinations, treatments, castration/dehorning and animal restraint.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms. MH Sekoma Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759

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