Animal Health Technician: Animal Health: (Various Posts Available in Malmesbury, Boland, Swellendam and Beaufort West)

Requirements

• An appropriate National Diploma in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA;
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience (post-qualification experience);
• Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council;
• A valid Code EB driving licence.
• Competencies:
• Working knowledge of the following:
• Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions; exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards;
• Physical mobility and ability to handle animals.
• Skills in the following:
• Communication skills (written and verbal);
• Investigation skills;
• Report writing;
• Analytical skills;
• Interpretation skills.

Duties

• Plan and implement disease control measures;
• Render a support service to the State Veterinarian with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement;
• Provide extension services on animal health to animal owners;
• Perform administrative and related functions.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
• Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
• All shortlisted candidates 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
• Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
• Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
• Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
• For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
• Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.