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Animal Health Technician: Animal Health: (Various Posts Available In Malmesbury, Boland, Swellendam And Beaufort West)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Western Cape Posted 4 Oct 2026 Closes in 15 days

Overview

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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions
  • exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards
  • Physical mobility and ability to handle animals
  • Skills in the following: Communication skills (written and verbal )
  • Investigation skills
  • Report writing
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpretation skills

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 hea lth to animal owners
  • Perform administrative and related functions

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

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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Mr. W Gouws Tel No: (028) 425 4862

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