State Veterinarian: Veterinary Public Health (elsenburg)
Western Cape Department Of Agriculture
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is seeking a Scientist at Production Level, specializing in Breeding/Reproduction, Animal Housing, and Welfare, based in Elsenburg. This role, identified by reference AGR 48/2026, offers an all-inclusive salary package of R932,292 per annum (Level 11) within the Western Cape Government. What you will do * Provide Animal Health services. * Provide training and awareness programs (veterinary extension services) to communities with regard to Animal Health. * Render a Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostic and Epidemiology Service. * Render a Veterinary Public Health service. * Render an animal disease surveillance service. * Provide training and awareness programs (extension services) to communities with regards to VPH. * Implement contingency plans and conduct risk assessments for the mitigation of outbreak of diseases. * Perform all administrative and related functions. Requirements (from the original advert) * NQF level 8 BVMch/BVSc as recognised by the South African Veterinary Council. * Compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). * A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience. * A valid (Code EB or higher) driving license. * Competencies: Computer literacy; Financial Management; Statistical; Research; Analytical; Communication; Interpretation. Who should apply An ideal candidate for this Scientist (Production Level) role is a qualified veterinarian holding an NQF level 8 BVMch/BVSc, with compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), and at least one year of post-qualification experience. The role requires a valid driving license (Code EB or higher) and strong competencies in computer literacy, financial management, statistical analysis, research, analytical thinking, communication, and interpretation to effectively manage animal health services, provide veterinary extension, conduct diagnostics and surveillance, and implement disease mitigation plans. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-agriculture-vacancies-3#spani-ref-agr-48-2026 Source: govpage
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