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State Veterinarian: Veterinary Public Health (Elsenburg)
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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State Veterinarian providing animal health services and veterinary public health at Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Requires BVMch/BVSc degree and SAVC registration.
- Provide animal health services and veterinary public health services to communities
- Conduct veterinary laboratory diagnostic work and disease surveillance
- Deliver training and awareness programs on animal health and veterinary public health to communities
- Implement contingency plans and risk assessments for disease outbreak mitigation
- Must have NQF Level 8 BVMch/BVSc degree, be registered with South African Veterinary Council, and have minimum 1 year post-qualification experience
- Must hold valid Code EB or higher driving licence and have computer literacy, financial management, statistical, research, analytical and communication skills
- Apply online only via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co (closing date not specified in advert)
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Requirements
- NQF level 8 BVMch/BVSc as recognised by the South African Veterinary Council;
- Compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC);
- A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience;
- A valid (Code EB or higher) driving license.
- Competencies:
- Computer literacy;
- Financial Management;
- Statistical;
- Research;
- Analytical;
- Communication;
- Interpretation.
Duties
- Provide Animal Health services;
- Provide training and awareness programs (veterinary extension services) to communities with regard to Animal Health;
- Render a Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostic and Epidemiology Service;
- Render a Veterinary Public Health service;
- Render an animal disease surveillance service;
- Provide training and awareness programs (extension services) to communities with regards to VPH;
- Implement contingency plans and conduct risk assessments for the mitigation of outbreak of diseases;
- Perform all administrative and related functions.
How to apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
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Enquiries
Dr M Wolhuter Tel No: (021) 808 7606
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.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 162 · open the PDF
POST 35/234: STATE VETERINARIAN: VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH (ELSENBURG) REF NO: AGR 48/2026 SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 8 BVMch/BVSc as recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience; A valid (Code EB or higher) driving license. Competencies: Computer literacy; Financial Management; Statistical; Research; Analytical; Communication; Interpretation. DUTIES: Provide Animal Health services; Provide training and awareness programs (veterinary extension services) to communities with regard to Animal Health; Render a Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostic and Epidemiology Service; Render a Veterinary Public Health service; Render an animal disease surveillance service; Provide training and awareness programs (extension services) to communities with regards to VPH; Implement contingency plans and conduct risk assessments for the mitigation of outbreak of diseases; Perform all administrative and related functions. ENQUIRIES: Dr M Wolhuter Tel No: (021) 808 7606 APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co