State Veterinarian at The North West Department of Rural. Environment and Agricultural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF 8 BVSc/BVMCh Degree as recognize by the SAQA. Compulsory registration with south African Veterinary Council. One-to-two-year post qualification experience. Understanding of the application of the Animal Diseases Act (Act 35 of 1984). An understanding of the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000).

DUTIES :

• To provide risk assessment of potential hazardous situations in area that involve Animal Health. Managing and Co-ordinating the Brucellosis Scheme in the State Veterinary area. Assessing the prevalence of TB in the area and instituting the necessary control measures. Participating in the Departmental Primary Animal Health Care (PAHC) project through providing necessary secondary intervention function.
• Conducting risk assessment on all commodities that are destined for export. Ensure compliance of all imported commodities arriving in the State Veterinary area. Inspecting and registering all facilities that intend to export commodities out of South Africa. Preparing the State Veterinary office operational budget requirements and inputs into the Regional MTEF budgets. Preparing the work statistics and data management. Participating in the compilation of personnel work plans and evaluation of personnel performance in a State Veterinary office (PMDS). Reporting to line function manager.