Animal Health Technician
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: MPUMALANGA
Overview
Animal disease surveillance. detection and monitoring.
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc Agriculture (Animal Health) Degree or a National Diploma in Animal Health, recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
- Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician
- A minimum of 1- 248 year appropriate post -qualification- experience will be an added advantage
- Skills And Competencies: Animal Diseases Act, 1984
- Veterinary and Para- veterinary Professions Act, 1982
- Animal Identification Act, 2002
- Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare
- Computer literacy in MS Package- Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Report writing and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary t eams
- Willingness to travel extensively and work after hours when required
- Problem solving skills and decision-making skills and working under pressure
- A valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Animal disease surveillance
- detection and monitoring
- Animal disease containment and control, including animal and animal products permit movement control
- Plan and implement disease control measures
- Conduct veterinary regulatory inspections at designated areas
- Test animals for TB and CA
- Provide assistance with wildlife disease investigation and research, where applicable
- Provide assistance with primary animal health care - Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and vaccines under veterinary supervision
- Assist with disease outbreaks, injured animals, and other animal - health emergencies
- Perform basic diagnostic tests and prepare samples for veterinary laboratories
- Educate animal owners and farmers about disease prevention, responsible animal care, and reporting suspected diseases
- Advise farmers on animal health, hygiene, nutrition, housing, and disease prevention
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
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Enquiries
Recruitment enquiries
Ms. MH Sekoma Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000
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