Veterinary Manager at University of the Witwatersrand

• The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits) invites applications for the position of Veterinary Manager within the Wits Research Animal Facility (WRAF). The
• successful candidate will be responsible for providing veterinary leadership and oversight of animal health and welfare within the Facility and will be expected to take up the
• position as soon as possible.
• The Veterinary Manager reports directly to the Head of the Wits Research Animal Facility (HOD) and provides professional and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary animal care team, including veterinary nurses, animal technicians, and animal attendants.

Brief Description        
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the oversight of animal health and welfare;
• Oversight of clinical veterinary services, and researchers’ education and training;
• Breeding unit development and maintenance;
• Support for researchers with surgical procedures and techniques;
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and legal standards; and
• Serve as a member of the Animal Research Ethics Committee.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours, NQF Level 8);
• South African Veterinary Council registration;
• At least 2 years of work-related experience as a veterinarian;
• Familiarity with an academic research environment;
• Experience working with a wide range of animal species;
• An ability to interact amicably with a range of persons, including academic, administrative and maintenance staff, members of the public, and animal rights groups; and
• Basic computer skills.

Advantageous

• Master of Veterinary Sciences (NQF Level 9);
• Research laboratory animal work experience/exotic animal work experience;
• First-hand experience of the use of animals in teaching and research, preferably including the conducting of his or her own research;
• Appreciation of and experience in research using animal models;
• Experience of relevant regulatory matters;
• Experience with administrative and financial management;
• Clinical and surgical veterinary expertise, training and/or experience in laboratory animal handling, health and welfare, with a sound background in animal welfare and ethics;
• Ability to work in a team and to delegate tasks;
• Attention to detail;
• An affinity for continuous improvement and development; and
• A propensity for being flexible, resilient, accountable, creative, and responsible to enable detailed planning and organisation during project management.

Deadline:18th September,2026