Animal Health Technician: Animal Health: (Various posts available in Malmesbury, Boland, Swellendam and Beaufort West), Ref No. AGR 37/2026 at Western Cape Department Of Agriculture

Minimum 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.

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• 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 health to animal owners; Perform administrative and related functions. 

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.