CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Job Overview

The Western Cape Government Department of Agriculture is seeking a Control Animal Health Technician. Responsibilities include managing animal disease control, surveillance, outbreak management, regulatory compliance, and extension services. Applicants must hold an appropriate National Diploma or B-Degree in Animal Health, be registered with the South African Veterinary Council, have at least 3 years of relevant experience, and possess a valid driver's licence. Applications must be submitted online.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA
• Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience within Animal Health environment
• A valid driving licence
• Working knowledge and understanding of extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions
• Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards
• Physical mobility and ability to work with animals
• Availability for emergency disease response (including after-hours)
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• Supervisory skills
• Investigation skills
• Report writing
• Analytical skills
• Interpretation skills
• Interpersonal skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and notifiable animal diseases and zoonosis
• Manage a support service with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement
• Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners
• Supervise the resources of the Component
• Disease Surveillance, Control and Outbreak Management
• Epidemiology and Data Management Regulatory Compliance and Law Enforcement
• Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity
• Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement
• Resource and Team Management
• Administration and Reporting

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