ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN: ANIMAL HEALTH: (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN MALMESBURY, BOLAND, SWELLENDAM AND BEAUFORT WEST)

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, is hiring Animal Health Technicians for various locations including Malmesbury, Boland, Swellendam, and Beaufort West. Responsibilities include planning and implementing disease control measures, supporting State Veterinarians, providing extension services, and performing administrative duties. Applicants must possess a National Diploma in Animal Health, at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, valid registration with the South African Veterinary Council, and a Code EB driving licence. Applications must be submitted online.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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
• Working knowledge of extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions
• Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards
• Physical mobility and ability to handle animals
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Investigation skills
• Report writing
• Analytical skills
• Interpretation skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

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