Control Animal Health Technician, Ref No. AGR 32/2026 at Western Cape Department Of Agriculture

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA; Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council;
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience within Animal Health environment; A valid driving licence. 

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and implement the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and notifiable animal diseases and zoonosis; Manage a support service with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement;
• Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners; Supervise the resources of the Component; Disease Surveillance, Control and Outbreak Management;
• Epidemiology and Data Management Regulatory Compliance and Law Enforcement; Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity; Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement; Resource and Team Management; Administration and Reporting.

Competencies

• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions; Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards; Physical mobility and ability to work with animals; Availability for emergency disease response (including after-hours). 
• Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal) skills; Supervisory skills; Investigation skills; Report writing; Analytical skills; Interpretation skils; Interpersonal skills.