VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

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.

Where to send your application

Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the Z83 application for employment form and forward to the below addresses. For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Towoomba Research Station, Thulamela, Makhado Laboratory, Mokopane Lboratory, Lephalale Laboratory, Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to: Cnr Thabo Mbeki and Limpopo Streets, Old NTK Buildings, Modimolle, 0510. Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

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.

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