• Reference Number : REFS/048478
• Directorate : ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATORY SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R413 001.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Margaret Digoro, Tel: 011 240 3097

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council and CPD compliant. 3 years appropriate experience, Valid driver’s license (code B). Computer Literacy. Competencies: Job related knowledge, Computer skilled, Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties :

• To render an advanced Animal Health Regulatory Support Service in terms of the Animal Health Diseases Act (Act 35/1984). Plan and implement disease control measures and Administer vaccinations for state-controlled animal diseases (e.g. Rabies, Brucellosis, foot and Mouth disease and Anthrax). Collect and prepare specimens and dispatch samples for state-controlled and other diseases e.g. BR, Rabies, Sheep Scab for the veterinarian’s diagnosis and collection of census data regarding farm and domestic animals. Conduct inspections of livestock for the presence of all diseases listed by the World Organization of Animal Health (WHOA), this can be on farms or at points of animal congregation like auctions, road stall and speculators. Participate in campaigns and other activities aimed at eradicating the spread of animal diseases. Render a support service to the State Veterinarian regarding animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection. Assisting the State Veterinarian with investigations relating to surveys, postmortems and animal diseases e.g. Avian Influenza, CBPP and PPR. Obtaining and processing of epidemiological and other data. Collection of samples for analysis by the State Veterinarian and laboratory. Enforce animal disease legislation at auctions, veterinary roadblocks, border posts, etc. Provide extension services on animal health to animal owners, initiate meetings, gatherings and farmers days for the promotion of animal health and production. Do presentations at extension programs, farmers days, etc. Develop informal settlement surveillance program and educational support. Perform administrative and related functions that entail the Population of databases and registers. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Provide inputs to the Operational Plan for Animal Health Unit.

Notes :

• Notes: New graduates are welcome to apply. To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialized and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such an evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filing of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Randfontein Office

Closing Date : 04-05-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.