Control Animal Health Technician - Mkhondo at Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Animal Diseases Act, 1984. Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act, 1982. Animal Identification Act, 2002. Fertilizers Farm Feed Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947.
•  Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare. Computer literacy. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. 
• Report writing and administrative skills. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Willingness to travel extensively and work after hours when required. A valid driver's license.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Animal Health or related field. Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician. Relevant and Supervisor experience an added advantage.

DUTIES

• Supervise the implementation of vaccination programmes on Controlled Animal Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act. 
• Supervise the implementation of disease surveillance on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act. Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care. Supervise the conduction of National and Provincial disease Surveillance in the state veterinary area. 
• Supervise the implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the state veterinary area. Manage dip-tanks and dipping programmes. Supervise dip-stuff, veterinary work-materials and vaccine inventory. Participate in the movement of buffaloes within or out of the Mpumalanga Province.
•  Supervise human resources and transport logistics. Implement Performance Management Development System of employees and reporting to line manager.