Job title : State Veterinarian: Animal Health (Malmesbury), Ref No. AGR 60/2024State Veterinarian: Animal Health (Malmesbury), Ref No. AGR 60/2024
Job Location : Western Cape, Tshwane
Deadline : January 05, 2025
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Job Purpose The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide Veterinary Services through the implementation of relevant legislation and to mitigate the risks associated with animal diseases and zoonotic diseases that impact the following fields: Disease control, Import and Export Policy & Control; Epidemiology, Quarantine, Veterinary Public Health Animal Welfare, Animal Health, Clinical Services, Stock remedies and Animal Feeds.
Minimum Requirements An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Compulsory registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience.
Recommendation A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas Provide Veterinary Services through the implementation of relevant legislation and to mitigate the risks associated with animal diseases that impact the following fields: Animal Disease control, Import and Export Policy Control, Veterinary Public Health, Animal Welfare; Perform Epidemiology investigations.
Competencies Knowledge of the following: The interdependence of industries within the agricultural sector; Provincial legislative processes; Management; Human resource and developmental management; Financial management; Relevant legislation and policies; Strategic management; Policy making procedures; Operation of the agricultural sector. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal; Analytical; Problem solving; Negotiation; Planning and organisation; Strategic insight and planning; Motivational; Policy formulating; Change management; Diversity management; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Outlook); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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