VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 28/7/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF level 6 qualification in Environmental Health / Animal Health / Veterinary Public Health or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of1-2 years appropriate experience within Veterinary Public Health environment. Valid registration with the relevant Health Professions Council for South Africa (HPCSA) / South African Veterinary Council is compulsory. A valid driver’s licence (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Computer literate. Knowledge of Quality management system. Investigation skills. Diagnostic skills. Communication skills. Report writing. Analytical skills. Interpretation skills. Interpersonal Skills.

Duties

Conduct inspection of abattoir / slaughter facilities. Conduct veterinary public health training and awareness. Conduct audits of slaughter facilities. Perform 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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