ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ANIMAL HEALTH

Department of Agriculture

Sub Directorate: Nkangala District Animal Health Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/37
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: KwaMhlanga
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Animal Health or related. Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council. At minimum of 3 years relevant experience in veterinary services, animal health, disease control, or veterinary administration. Experience in supervision, technical support, programme management, or administration is an added advantage. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of: Animal Diseases Act. Animal Identification Act. Public Service Act and Regulations and other related Public Service legislation. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Related veterinary legislation, policies, and biosecurity measures. Veterinary technical expertise. Leadership and people management. Strategic planning and organizing. Project and programme management. Financial and administrative management. Policy development and implementation. Problem-solving and analytical thinking. Decision-making skills. Report writing and presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Stakeholder engagement and customer service orientation. Conflict management and negotiation. Computer proficiency. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Provide technical support on veterinary programmes and animal health initiatives. Coordinate disease surveillance, prevention, and control activities. Supervise para-veterinary technical staff. Manage budgets, procurement, and administrative processes. Monitor compliance with veterinary legislation and standards. Compile technical and management reports Liaise with farmers, industry stakeholders, municipalities, and other government departments. Develop and implement veterinary policies, standard operational plans and strategic plans.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

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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