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x1 Animal Health Technician Post: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development

x1 Animal Health Technician Post: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development

DEADLINE: 02 June 2023

POST: ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/364

  • SALARY: R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
  • CENTRE : Directorate: Animal Health: (Skukuza)

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree or National Diploma in Animal Health or relevant Qualification recognised by South African Qualification Authority and the South African Veterinary Council. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as Animal Health Technician. Minimum of 2 years appropriate experience (post-qualification experience). Job related knowledge: Knowledge and experience in the erection, repair and maintenance of animal disease control fences. Public Service Regulations. Knowledge and experience of controlled animal diseases in South Africa. Supervision experience. Fire-arms competency for handguns and rifles. Job related skills: Ability to communicate well and interact with people at different levels. Planning. Management and Organising. Creativity. Interpersonal. Problem solving. Interpretation. Analytical. Listening. Computer literacy. Report writing. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive. Extended working hours. Extensive daily travelling. Work in harsh outdoor conditions, rough terrain and isolated areas. Exposure to wild animals, e.g. elephant and buffalo.

DUTIES: Erect, repair and maintain animal disease control fences and fence patrol roads. Ensure upkeep of animal disease fence. Regular patrol and inspection of fence. Coordinate repair and maintenance of fence. Replace worn out fence. Cut and eradicate trees and vegetation along the fence. Ensure access and thoroughfare of fence patrol roads. Fill up dongas and drifts. Repair rain flooded patrol roads. Rehabilitation and filling up of trenches and dongas. Tree felling. Repair floodgates. Apply movement control on stray animals across disease control fences. Prevent stray animals from crossing the fence. Assist in identification of clinical signs of disease in animals. Arrange quarantine of clinically sick stray animals. Report and liaise with provincial and other departments as well as interested stakeholders. Articulate the directorate’s mandate and primary function at various forums. Oversee seizure and disposal of illegal or infections animals, materials or products thereof. Handle administration and logistics related to transport, procurement and distribution of fencing material and equipment. Requisitions of fencing material and equipment. Seek quotations for required goods and services. Provide replacement protective clothing and service equipment to Tradesman Aid. Keep stock register. Complete trip authorization and log sheet. Book vehicle service as per service interval requirements. Complete and submit monthly returns to Head office. Deliver fencing material on sites. Supervision of Tradesmen Aids. General office administration. Simplify and explain policies to Tradesmen Aids. Advice and motivate personnel. Arrange staff meetings. Issue warnings and maintain discipline among subordinates. Management of leave and completion of leave forms. EPMDS evaluation of Tradesmen Aids. Submit S&T claims for Tradesmen Aids. Report and liaise with supervisor, provincial and other departments.
ENQUIRIES : Dr L. Van Schalkwyk Tel No: (013) 735 5641/ 5642

How to apply

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
NOTE: Coloured, and Indian Males, and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Note

The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. 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 the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).

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 the Department envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. 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.

Important: DALRRD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity in DALRRD through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. DALRRD will conduct reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. 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. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.

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