ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN: ANIMAL HEALTH: (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN MALMESBURY, BOLAND, SWELLENDAM AND BEAUFORT WEST)
Department of Agriculture
- Reference number
- AGR 37/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Circular
- No 35 of 2026
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An appropriate National Diploma in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience (post-qualification experience); Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council; A valid Code EB driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions; exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards; Physical mobility and ability to handle animals. Skills in the following: Communication skills (written and verbal); Investigation skills; Report writing; Analytical skills; Interpretation skills.
Duties
Plan and implement disease control measures; Render a support service to the State Veterinarian with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement; Provide extension services on animal health to animal owners; Perform administrative and related functions.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 163
Enquiries
Mr. W Gouws Tel No: (028) 425 4862
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.
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