Animal Health Technician Vacancies x 10 Positions

Department Of Rural Development And Agrarian Reform Recruitment

ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 10 POSTS REF NO: 17/1/15
SALARY : R227 802 – 268 338 per annum
CENTRE : Amathole, OR Tambo, Joe Gqabi, Alfred Ndzo, Chris Hani, Western District
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF 6 in Animal Health. Proof of Registration with the South
African Veterinary Council, Knowledge of Animal Health Regulatory Support
Service in terms of the Animal Health Diseases Act (Act 35/1984). A valid driver’s
license (Code EB).

DUTIES : The successful candidate is expected to plan and implement disease control
Measures, which would, entail Administering of vaccinations for animal
diseases, Collect specimens, examine and dispatch samples with regard to
animal diseases and collection of census data regarding farm animals. Conduct
inspections of livestock for the presence of noticeable diseases. Participate in
campaigns and other activities aimed at eradicating the spread of animal
diseases. Render a support service to the State Veterinarian with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample
collection and law enforcement, which would, entail Conducting inspections of
animals, animal products, vaccine distribution points and installations where
animal products are processed. Assist the State Veterinarian with investigations
relating to surveys, post mortems and animal diseases. Obtaining and
processing of epidemiological and other data. Collection of samples for analysis
by the State Veterinarian and laboratory. Enforce animal disease legislation at
auctions, veterinary road blocks, border posts. Provide extension services on
animal health to animal owners
ENQUIRIES : Ms Gcwabe Tel no: 040 – 602 5062

APPLICATIONS : Please Note : All applications must be forwarded at the following address: The
HR Manager, Department Of Rural Development And Agrarian Reform, Private
Bag X0040 BHISHO 5605 OR Hand Deliver To Room 1108, 11TH Floor
Dukumbana Building BHISHO
FOR ATTENTION : Ms Gcwabe
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2015