CONTROL VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 14/7/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Makhado Laboratory
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate postgraduate NQF level 6 qualification in Veterinary Technology or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 6 years relevant experience. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council. A Valid driver's license (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Sound and in-depth Knowledge of relevant prescripts and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Computer skills. Quality management skills. Managerial and supervisory skills.

Duties

Undertake more advanced Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostic testing. Coordinate and supervise the activities of the Veterinary Technologists in the Laboratory. Ensure that Veterinary Technologists populate data bases with the latest information (e.g. LIMS) to provide national and provincial veterinary statistics. Act as Quality Control Officer for the Laboratory. Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Veterinary Diagnostic laboratory service. To perform all administrative and related functions.

Enquiries

Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothupi PP Tel No: (015) 294 3100, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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