Control Animal Health Technician: (Posts available at various locations), Ref No. AGR 32/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has employment opportunities for six (6) suitable qualified and competent individuals to manage, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of Animal Health regulatory services, ensuring effective disease surveillance, prevention, control, and enforcement of animal health legislation, aligned with national mandates and provincial biosecurity priorities.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA; Valid registration with South African Veterinary Council; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience within Animal Health environment; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation

None.### Key Performance Areas

Manage and implement the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and notifiable animal diseases and zoonosis; Manage a support service with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement; Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners; Supervise the resources of the Component; Disease Surveillance, Control and Outbreak Management; Epidemiology and Data Management Regulatory Compliance and Law Enforcement; Veterinary Public Health and Biosecurity; Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement; Resource and Team Management; Administration and Reporting.

Competencies

Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Extensive fieldwork under varying environmental conditions; Exposure to infectious diseases and biohazards; Physical mobility and ability to work with animals; Availability for emergency disease response (including after-hours). Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal) skills; Supervisory skills; Investigation skills; Report writing; Analytical skills; Interpretation skils; Interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

R 605 742 - R 713 535 per annum (Salary level 10)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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