WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

OTHER POSTS
 
 
STATE VETERINARIAN: VETERINARY SERVICES (OUDTSHOORN) REF NO: AGR 32/2022
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science ( BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year relevant post qualification experience; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000) and the regulations and policy pertaining to this act; Antemortem and post-mortem examinations of animals/birds, with special reference to zoonotic or other conditions that may affect humans; International requirements regarding meat safety, in particular requirements of the Codex Alimentarius Commission; Animal Disease Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984); Auditing of food establishment; Pathology; Asset management; Personnel management; Proven Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to work: Independently in a team; Accurately and precisely; Under stressful conditions.
 
DUTIES : Monitoring of the procedures and processes at the abattoirs, food processing and animal by-product processing establishments to ensure compliance with national and international requirements for export; Certification of exports of live animals, meat, meat products and animal products; Implementation of remedial and control actions if export requirements are not met; Assessment of hygiene management systems at the abattoirs; Record keeping and reporting of activities and export data as required; Participation in provincial export product safety programmes; Auditing of export establishments in the province.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr V Henwood at Tel No: (021) 808 5377
APPLICATIONS : 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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE VETERINARIAN: POST-MORTEM AND PARASITOLOGY (STELLENBOSCH) REF NO: AGR 33/2022
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science ( BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year relevant post qualification experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Managing technical personnel; Mammalian pathology and disease diagnostics; Parasitology, rye grass toxicity screening and bull and ram semen evaluation; Veterinary diagnostic disciplines. Competencies: Knowledge of ISO 17025 standard and requirements; The ability to work independently and in a team; The ability to work accurately and precisely; Skills needed: Problem solving; Planning, time management and organisation; Communication (written and verbal) skills.
 
DUTIES : Responsible for managing all diagnostic testing within the Post mortem and Parasitology sections; Perform post mortem and histopathology examinations; Interpretation of post mortem findings and histopathology tests results and provision of relevant advice to clients; Compiling and sending reports to the laboratory's clients; Monitor the implementation of a laboratory management system in the section according to ISO 17025 standards; Reviewing of results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS); Monitor administration processes in the section e.g. Maintenance of laboratory registers and statistics, procurement of laboratory requirements and expenditure trends, stock control, and sections' monthly reporting; Manage the laboratory's sheep herd.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr M Seutloali at Tel No: (021) 887 7529
APPLICATIONS : 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