ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Department of Agriculture

Sub Directorate: Ehlanzeni North District Animal Health Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/58
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Bushbuckridge North
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc Agriculture (Animal Health) Degree or a National Diploma in Animal Health, recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician. A minimum of 1-year appropriate post-qualification-experience will be an added advantage. Skills And Competencies: Animal Diseases Act, 1984. Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act, 1982. Animal Identification Act, 2002. Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare. Computer literacy in MS Package- Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Report writing and administrative skills. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Willingness to travel extensively and work after hours when required. Problem solving skills and decision-making skills and working under pressure. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Animal disease surveillance; detection and monitoring. Animal disease containment and control, including animal and animal products permit movement control. Plan and implement disease control measures. Conduct veterinary regulatory inspections at designated areas. Test animals for TB and CA. Provide assistance with wildlife disease investigation and research, where applicable. Provide assistance with primary animal health care- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and vaccines under veterinary supervision. Assist with disease outbreaks, injured animals, and other animal-health emergencies. Perform basic diagnostic tests and prepare samples for veterinary laboratories. Educate animal owners and farmers about disease prevention, responsible animal care, and reporting suspected diseases. Advise farmers on animal health, hygiene, nutrition, housing, and disease prevention.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. S. Mogakane at 082 338 2476 or Ms. M Matsoalela at 072 459 8078

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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