DIPTANK ASSISTANT

Department of Agriculture

Sub Directorate: Nkangala Animal Health Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/92
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Dr. JS Moroka Municipality
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 or Equivalent Qualification. Experience in animal handling will be an added advantage. A valid Code B/EB or higher driver's licence Skills and Competencies: Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with farmers/clients and other levels of communities. Problem solving skills. Competent with livestock handling. Ability to work under pressure. Basic Computer skills.

Duties

Render animal dipping services. Minor maintenance of animal handling and dipping infrastructure. Assist with animal disease control including vaccinations, treatments, castration/dehorning and animal restraint. Assist with community co-ordination and reporting. Counting and recording of animals. Maintaining the correct dip-tank water level, mixing dipping material, Monitoring dipping, Cleaning the dip tank area. Safeguarding dipping chemicals, and assisting with vaccinations, treatments, castration/dehorning and animal restraint.

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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