Control Animal Health Technician, Ref No. AGR 32/2026
Western Cape Department Of Agriculture · Western Cape
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- An appropriate National Diploma/B-Degree equivalent or higher qualification in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA; Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council;
- A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience within Animal Health environment; A valid driving licence.
Key Performance Areas
- Manage and implement the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and notifiable animal diseases and zoonosis; Manage a support service with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement;
- Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners; Supervise the resources of the Component; Disease Surveillance, Control and Outbreak Management;
- Epidemiology and Data Management Regulatory Compliance and Law Enforcement; Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity; Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement; Resource and Team Management; Administration and Reporting.
Competencies
- Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions; Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards; Physical mobility and ability to work with animals; Availability for emergency disease response including after-hours.
- Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy MS Office; Communication written and verbal skills; Supervisory skills; Investigation skills; Report writing; Analytical skills; Interpretation skils; Interpersonal skills.