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CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Salary band

R 605 742

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

DARDLEA/2026/08/33

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Location

Bushbuckridge East

Salary

R605 742 per annum

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Animal Health or related. Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician. Relevant and Supervisor experience an added advantage. skills and competencies: Knowledge of Animal Diseases Act, 1984. Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act, 1982. Animal Identification Act, 2002. Fertilizers Farm Feed Agricultural Remedies and Stock 237 Remedies Act, 1947. Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare. Computer literacy. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Report writing and administrative skills. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Willingness to travel extensively and work after hours when required.

Duties

Supervise the implementation of vaccination programmes on Controlled Animal Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act. Supervise the implementation of disease surveillance on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act. Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care. Supervise the conduction of National and Provincial disease Surveillance in the state veterinary area. Supervise the implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the state veterinary area. Manage dip-tanks and dipping programmes. Supervise dip-stuff, veterinary work-materials and vaccine inventory. Participate in the movement of buffaloes within or out of the Mpumalanga Province. Supervise human resources and transport logistics. Implement Performance Management Development System of employees and reporting to line manager.

Enquiries

Mr. S. Mogakane at 082 338 2476 or Ms. M Matsoalela at 072 459 8078

Closing Date

2026-09-11T23:59:00+02:00

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Animal Health or related
  • ·Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as an Animal Health Technician
  • ·Relevant and Supervisor experience an added advantage
  • ·skills and competencies: Knowledge of Animal Diseases Act, 1984
  • ·Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act, 1982
  • ·Animal Identification Act, 2002
  • ·Fertilizers Farm Feed Agricultural Remedies and Stock 237 Remedies Act, 1947
  • ·Knowledge of animal health, disease control and animal welfare
  • ·Computer literacy
  • ·Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Key Duties

  • ·Supervise the implementation of vaccination programmes on Controlled Animal Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act
  • ·Supervise the implementation of disease surveillance on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Diseases Act
  • ·Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care
  • ·Supervise the conduction of National and Provincial disease Surveillance in the state veterinary area
  • ·Supervise the implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the state veterinary area
  • ·Manage dip-tanks and dipping programmes
  • ·Supervise dip-stuff, veterinary work-materials and vaccine inventory
  • ·Participate in the movement of buffaloes within or out of the Mpumalanga Province
  • ·Supervise human resources and transport logistics
  • ·Implement Performance Management Development System of employees and reporting to line manager

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

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  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 605 742. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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