Veterinarian Public Health Officer: (Specialist) Durban Harbour

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Veterinarian Public Health Officer (Specialist) based in Durban Harbour, working for the Border Management Authority. The position is critical for ensuring public health through the monitoring and regulation of meat hygiene and food safety standards for imported and exported animal products, as well as managing stakeholder relations and administrative services within the agricultural sector at the border. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * **Meat Hygiene and Food Safety:** * Monitoring and inspecting import/export products/animals and their documentation to ensure adherence to international standards. * Executing law enforcement in accordance with the Meat Safety Act. * Auditing and monitoring abattoir hygiene through routine sampling and regular inspections. * Making recommendations for the registration, upgrading, and repair of existing abattoir facilities. * Implementing and verifying the Hygiene Assessment System (HAS). * Providing training to meat inspection staff, slaughter personnel, and quality control officers. * Ensuring game harvesting processes comply with national and international standards. * **Stakeholder Management and Relations:** * Providing advocacy on agriculture-related matters to relevant stakeholders. * Collaborating with necessary organs of state and domestic/international organisations to promote effective, efficient, and secure animal and plant movement. * Ensuring the development and effective stakeholder relations management with local and international communities to support national objectives and agriculture priorities. * Building and maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for expectations management, knowledge sharing, and integration. * Supporting the identification and mitigation of internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance customer service. * Representing and participating in the BMA’s committees and task teams as a member of the executive team. * Supporting the implementation of timely communication on relevant information and legislation to the Ports of Entry. * Participating in industry-related forums, conferences, and workshops to gain industry insight for business improvement and to position the BMA. * **Administrative Services:** * Keeping abreast of changes in agriculture legislation and regulations and responding through adjustments to strategy and operational plans. * Ensuring submission of mandatory reports and information. * Assisting in the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and guidelines relating to the business unit, in consultation with the Supervisor. * Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and ensuring appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements. * Ensuring effective support in the provision of evidence for all internal and external audit requirements. * Adhering to all relevant laws, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the BMA. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Matric * Undergraduate qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA in National Diploma/ Degree in Environmental Health * 3 years relevant experience at Specialist /Professionals level * Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role. * May be required to work overtime. * Valid driver’s License * Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role would be a professional with a strong understanding of public health, meat hygiene, and food safety, coupled with experience in regulatory enforcement and stakeholder management within the agricultural sector. They should possess knowledge of relevant South African legislation including the Meat Safety Act, Animal Diseases Act, BMA Act, and Foodstuffs, Cosmetics & Disinfectants Act, as well as principles of epidemiology, farming practices, and governmental processes like the Constitution, good governance, Batho Pele Principles, and Public Finance Management Act. The role requires someone who is adaptable to legislative changes, capable of providing training, able to manage complex stakeholder relationships, and willing to work flexible hours including potential overtime. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/veterinarian-public-health-officer-specialist-durban-harbour-border-management-authority Source: myjobmag

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