Control Animal Health Technician

CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN is listed by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. The post is based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

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.
• 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 skills; Interpersonal skills.

Duties / Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills and 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 skills; Interpersonal skills.

Application Instructions

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

Method: Online link

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.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Dr NR Magadla Tel No: (021) 808 5250

Required Documents

Qualifications, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 275–276
• Open the DPSA circular PDF