This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Department of Agriculture
- Reference number
- LDARD 3/6/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Mopani East
- Province
- Limpopo
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification NQF level 6 in Animal Health or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council as Animal Health Technician is compulsory. A valid driver’s licence (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Time management. Thorough knowledge of Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984). Thorough knowledge of Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act 6 of 2002). Knowledge of Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000). Thorough knowledge of specific diseases control programmes and eradication schemes. Knowledge of the PFMA. Computer proficiency. Report writing skills.
Duties
To render an Animal Health Regulatory Support Service in terms of the Animal Health Diseases Act (Act 35/1984). Implement disease control measures. Render a support service to the State Veterinarian regarding animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement. Assist in the provision of extension services on animal health to animal owners. Perform administrative and related functions, which would, inter alia, entail populating databases and compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
Where to send your application
Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below address: Head Office: Polokwane: The Head of Department: Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government Offices: Lebowakgomo. Waterberg District: The Director: Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building, Modimolle. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or hand delivered to: Makwarela Government Offices. Mopani District: The Director: Mopani District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government Offices: Lebowakgomo.
Enquiries
Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Mr. Masera TN Tel No: (015) 632 8625 or Ms. Maredi BR Tel No: (015) 632 8610 Waterberg District: Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Mr. Nkoko KA Tel No: (014) 717 3298/1077 Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007 Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA, Ms. Lepulana S or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000 Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) 811 1189
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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