State Veterinarian: Post-Mortem and Parasitology (Stellenbosch) Ref No. AGR 33/2022 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide a Veterinary Service. This post is stationed in Stellenbosch.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science ( BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC);
• A minimum of 1 year relevant post qualification experience;
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    
Experience in the following:

• Managing technical personnel;
• Mammalian pathology and disease diagnostics;
• Parasitology, rye grass toxicity screening and bull and ram semen evaluation;
• Veterinary diagnostic disciplines.

Key Performance Areas    

• Responsible for managing all diagnostic testing within the Post mortem and Parasitology sections;
• Perform post mortem and histopathology examinations; Interpretation of post mortem findings and histopathology tests results and provision of relevant advice to clients; Compiling and sending reports to the laboratory's clients;
• Monitor the implementation of a laboratory management system in the section according to ISO 17025 standards;
• Reviewing of results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS);
• Monitor administration processes in the section e.g. Maintenance of laboratory registers and statistics, procurement of laboratory requirements and expenditure trends, stock control, and sections' monthly reporting;
• Manage the laboratory's sheep herd.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of ISO 17025 standard and requirements;The ability to work independently and in a team;
• The ability to work accurately and precisely;

Skills needed:

• Problem solving;
• Planning, time management and organisation;
• Communication (written and verbal) skills.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 744 255 per annum (Salary level 11)

Closing Date: 4th, July 2022