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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
 
CONTRACT POSITION: ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICER (THREE MONTHS CONTRACT) 
SALARY: MARKET RELATED 
PROVINCES: KWAULU NATAL, EASTERN CAPE AND NORTH WEST (NRMDP) 
 
The NAMC through its National Red Meat Development Program (NRMDP) is currently engaged in a Livestock Market Facilitation intervention. The NRMDP focuses primarily on connecting farmers to formal markets and systemizing the informal markets. 
 
 
The program has three main thrusts: 
• A programme to enable farmers to understand the structure, operation and requirements of formal red meat markets 
• Initiatives to develop marketing channels that will increase participation in formal red meat markets 
• Training and practical assistance to align the age, health and breeding of animals more closely to market demand. 
 
REQUIREMENTS
An appropriate 3 years Degree/ National Diploma in Animal Production or Animal Health. 
 
RESONSIBILITIES
The Animal Health Officer will assist the Programme Manager with the day to day operational programs relating to:
• Custom Feeding Program (CFP) 
• Livestock Auctions, 
• Direct sales (formal and informal) 
• Pre-slaughter agreement program (PAP) 
• Farmer engagement programs 
 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE 
• Special interest to work with animals; 
• Computer literacy; 
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines; 
• Good interpersonal and communications skills; 
• Willingness to travel and work in remote field locations; 
 
Please forward your applications to hr@namc.co.za, closing date: 15 June 2020.
 
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.