VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER
Department of Agriculture
- Reference number
- AGR 46/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Circular
- No 35 of 2026
Apply with a Z83
Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.
Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
Relevant National Diploma in Environmental Health/ Animal Health/ Veterinary Public Health at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental health legislation and policies; Meat safety legislation and policies; Regulatory framework of the public service; Municipal by-laws that governs matters related to meat safety; Environmental affairs legislation; Food safety risk analysis; Food safe auditing. Skills in the following: Computer literacy; Report writing; Organising and planning; Communication skills (written and verbally); Analytical and presentation skills.
Duties
Inspect abattoirs for compliance with Meat Safety legislation; Audit abattoirs for compliance with Meat Safety legislation; Perform general functions required by the Meat Safety legislation; Contribute to meat safety in the province.
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 M Wolhuter Tel No: (021) 808 7606
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 October 2026.
More posts like this
Related open posts
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Agriculture · Directorate: Inspection Services
Western Cape: Stellenbosch
Scientific Manager: Information and Analytical Services (Elsenburg)
Agriculture
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
District Manager: Landcare: Eden
Agriculture
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
State Veterinarian: Veterinary Public Health (Elsenburg)
Agriculture
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Scientist (Production Level): Breeding/Reproduction /Animal Housing and Welfare (Elsenburg)
Agriculture
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Not sure a government post you were sent is real? See where government jobs are really advertised, and get the official Z83 form before you apply.
This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.