STATE VETERINARIAN: ANIMAL HEALTH
Provincial Administration: Western Cape · western cape · Department of Agriculture
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
- Reference
- AGR 36/2026
- Salary band
- R 932 292
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: Provincial Administration: Western Cape Location: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11 ), (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Extensive fieldwork and exposure to infectious diseases; Ability to work in high-pressure outbreak environments; Physical mobility and ability to conduct inspections and investigations; Availability for after-hours and emergency response. Skills in the following: Computer literacy; Financial Management; Statistical; Research; Analytical; Communication; Interpretation. Duties: Animal Health Services and Disease Control; Epidemiology and Data management; Veterinary Laboratory and Diagnostic Services; Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety Regulatory Services and Compliance; Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement; Emergency Preparedness/Early warning and Risk Management; Administration and Management. Enquiries: Dr N Magadla Tel No: (021) 808 5250 Closing Date: 2026-09-28T23:59:00+02:00
Requirements
- ✓An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council
- ✓Compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)
- ✓A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience
- ✓A valid (Code B or higher) driving license
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Extensive fieldwork and exposure to infectious diseases
- ✓Ability to work in high-pressure outbreak environments
- ✓Physical mobility and ability to conduct inspections and investigations
- ✓Availability for after-hours and emergency response
- ✓Skills in the following: Computer literacy
- ✓Financial Management
Key responsibilities
- •Animal Health Services and Disease Control
- •Epidemiology and Data management
- •Veterinary Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
- •Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety Regulatory Services and Compliance
- •Extension Services and Stakeholder Engagement
- •Emergency Preparedness/Early warning and Risk Management
- •Administration and Management