The legal mandate and core business of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are to manage, protect and conserve South Africa’s environment and natural resources. The mandate is informed by section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), which affords everyone the right to (a) an enviro...
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Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Veterinary Science or relevant qualification as recognised by the South African Veterinary Council.
A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in veterinary services and compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
Knowledge and understanding of Aquatic Animal Health, aquaculture and production systems and related disease management protocols.
Knowledge of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and its requirements as well as the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Proven project planning and management principles. Sound organizing, planning and excellent communication skills. Ability to gather and analyse information.
DUTIES :
Manage veterinary import and export control for aquatic organisms. Conduct biosecurity audit of all registered production farms. Conduct stock inspections of all registered grow-out aquaculture farms with necessary sampling, evaluation and sample storage for each stock inspection.
Provide veterinary import control support for the Department. Provide support and contribute to current aquatic animal health research activities.
Provide veterinary support for the Departmental Aquaculture Facilities Biosecurity Programme as the Biosecurity Coordinator and attending veterinarian for the facilities.
Convene Aquatic Animal Ethics Committee (AAEC) meetings. Screening of aquaculture research proposals prior to submission to the AAEC. Conduct annual revision of the AAEC Standard Operating Procedures.
Manage and support the development, implementation and review of aquatic animal health legislation, policies, guidelines and programmes. Participate and contribute to the establishment and functioning of the working groups relating to aquatic animal health for aquaculture.
Provide technical input during the review of existing programmes, permit conditions and ensure alignment with international standard and domestic legislation as it relates to aquatic animal health. Manage and implement the National Residue Control Programme.
Oversee the implementation of the aquatic animal health and bio-security programmes. Provide input into monthly sub-unit report. Develop and maintain databases.
Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
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