CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Department of Agriculture

Sub Directorate: Ehlanzeni North District Animal Health Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/33
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: Bushbuckridge East
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Animal Health or related. Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician. Relevant and Supervisor experience an added advantage. skills and competencies: Knowledge of Animal Diseases Act, 1984. Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act, 1982. Animal Identification Act, 2002. Fertilizers Farm Feed Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947. Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare. Computer literacy. 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.

Duties

Supervise the implementation of vaccination programmes on Controlled Animal Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act. Supervise the implementation of disease surveillance on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act. Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care. Supervise the conduction of National and Provincial disease Surveillance in the state veterinary area. Supervise the implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the state veterinary area. Manage dip-tanks and dipping programmes. Supervise dip-stuff, veterinary work-materials and vaccine inventory. Participate in the movement of buffaloes within or out of the Mpumalanga Province. Supervise human resources and transport logistics. Implement Performance Management Development System of employees and reporting to line manager.

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 9 September 2026.

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