Animal Health Technician DoA/10/03/2026 at The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA)

Minimum - Competencies         

• Ability to work under pressure. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).     

Requirements         

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 in Animal Health with at least 1-2 years’ relevant experience. Proof of valid registration with the South African Veterinary Council as an Animal Health Technician as confirmation of day one (1) competencies will be required on the interview day. Knowledge of Animal Health Regulatory Support Service in terms of the Animal Health Diseases Act (Act No. 35 of 1984). A valid driver’s license.

Duties          

• The successful candidate is expected to plan and implement disease control measures, which will entail administering of vaccinations for animal diseases, collection of specimens, examination and dispatch of samples with regard to animal diseases, and collection of census data regarding farm animals. Conduct inspections of livestock for the presence of notifiable diseases. Participate in awareness campaigns and other activities aimed at eradicating the spread of animal diseases. Render a support service to the State Veterinarian and Control Animal Health Technician regarding animal disease control, reproduction, and production advancement. Sample collection, and law enforcement which would, entail conducting inspections of animals, animal products, vaccine distribution points, and installations where animal products are processed. Assist the State Veterinarian with investigations relating to surveys, post-mortems, and animal diseases. Obtaining and processing epidemiological and other data. Collection of samples for analysis by the State Veterinarian and laboratory. Enforce animal disease legislation at auctions, veterinary roadblocks, and border posts. Provide extension services on animal health to animal owners.