State Veterinarian: Animal Health (2 posts available in Worcester and George)
Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council
- Compulsory registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
- Knowledge of the following : Animal Disease Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1 984), Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000) and the regulations and Recommendation None.
- Management of the State Veterinary area according to all the relevant legislation, policies and prescripts
- Manage the prevention of the introduction and spread of controlled and non-controlled diseases according to Act 35 of 1984
- Facilitate and control exports of animals and animal products according to national and international requirements
- Implementation of remedial and control actions if export requirements are not met
- Provision of training, development and awareness programs (extension and outreach services) to communities with regards to Veterinary Services, Record keeping and reporting of activities and export data as required.
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Responsibilities
- Management of the State Veterinary area according to all the relevant legislation, policies and prescripts
- Manage the prevention of the introduction and spread of controlled and non-controlled diseases according to Act 35 of 1984
- Facilitate and control exports of animals and animal products according to national and international requirements
- Implementation of remedial and control actions if export requirements are not met
- Provision of training, development and awareness programs (extension and outreach services) to communities with regards to Veterinary Services, Record keeping and reporting of activities and export data as required.
