CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: AGR 32/2026
Salary: R605 742 - R713 535 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA; Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience within Animal Health environment; A valid driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions; Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards; Physical mobility and ability to work with animals; Availability for emergency disease response (including after-hours). Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal) skills; Supervisory skills; Investigation skills; Report writing; Analytical skills; Interpretation skills; Interpersonal skills.

Duties

Manage and implement the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and notifiable animal diseases and zoonosis; Manage a support service with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement; Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners; Supervise the resources of the Component; Disease Surveillance, Control and Outbreak Management; Epidemiology and Data Management Regulatory Compliance and Law Enforcement; Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity; Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement; Resource and Team Management; Administration and Reporting.

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

Enquiries

Dr NR Magadla Tel No: (021) 808 5250

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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