DIPTANK ASSISTANT

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) is seeking a Diptank Assistant in Nkomazi. Responsibilities include rendering animal dipping services, maintaining dip-tank infrastructure, assisting with animal disease control such as vaccinations and treatments, livestock handling, counting and recording animals, and safeguarding chemicals. Requirements include a Grade 12 qualification, a valid driver's licence, and basic communication and computer skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Equivalent Qualification
• Experience in animal handling will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B/EB or higher driver's licence
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with farmers/clients and other levels of communities
• Problem solving skills
• Competent with livestock handling
• Ability to work under pressure
• Basic Computer skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Render animal dipping services
• Minor maintenance of animal handling and dipping infrastructure
• Assist with animal disease control including vaccinations, treatments, castration/dehorning and animal restraint
• Assist with community co-ordination and reporting
• Counting and recording of animals
• Maintaining the correct dip-tank water level, mixing dipping material, Monitoring dipping, Cleaning the dip tank area
• Safeguarding dipping chemicals

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