WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VACANCIES

 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will 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. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.


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STATE VETERINARIAN: POST-MORTEM AND PARASITOLOGY (STELLENBOSCH) REF NO: AGR 33/2022 R1 
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 Tel No: (021) 887 7529