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Job Requirements
Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s degree of Veterinary Science (BVSc) (NQF 7). Registration with the South African Veterinary Council. Job Related Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) technical experience in the government Veterinary Services environment on a State Veterinary level. Some experience with laboratory services, disease research and the implementation of brucellosis and tuberculosis control scheme in provincial veterinary service is an advantage. Experience in the field of epidemiology. Job Related Knowledge: Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service Regulation. International agreements, treaties, conventions and bilateral agreements relating to animal improvement. Relevant animal production legislation, strategies and norms and standards. Export and import programmes and their requirements. Planning and organising. HR matters. Soud knowledge of Animal Health legislation especially the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984) and animal disease control with special emphasis on state controlled and vector borne disease. Computer courses such as courses in the use of Geographical Information systems (GIS) and ICDL courses provided by SITA, etc. Training in veterinary epidemiology. Knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation. Job Related Skills: Some analytical and research skills and an aptitude for epidemiology. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written. Expert knowledge and experience of Animal diseases and epidemiology with emphasis on controlled animal diseases. Management and organizational skills. Ability to function effectively under various types of pressure with professionalism and integrity. Complex Problem-solving skills. Ability to think logically and adapt to change. Ability to collect and interpret information and to arrive at a rational conclusion. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and work in a team. Pronounced self-motivation to initiate new projects. Teamwork. Financial management. Technical skills communication. Acceptance of responsibility. Leadership. Reliability. Extended working hours. Travelling.
Duties
Disease reporting. Develop, analyse and verify policy, standards and guidelines for animal disease reporting. Manage specific disease reporting to international standards to OIE, SADC, AU-IBAR, trade partners and other role -players. Manage the collecting, collating and verifying animal disease outbreak information. Analyse and monitor epidemiological information regarding animal diseases. Continuously develop and maintain the National Animal Diseases Database. Disease surveillance. Develop, analyse and verify policy standards and guidelines for disease surveillance. Design National Surveillance programs from an epidemiological point of view. Coordinate and oversee the conducting of disease surveillance programs. Analyse the outcome of disease surveys from an epidemiological point of view. Report on the outcome of surveillance programs nationally and internationally. General epidemiological functions. Map animal disease occurrences. Monitor internal animal disease information and analyse potential impact for South Africa. Conduct epidemiological outbreak investigations in coordination with the provincial Veterinary Services. Conduct a review and analysis of laboratory test results of samples for controlled and notifiable animal diseases. Representation and liaison on behalf of the Department on various for a and with stakeholders (i.e. Department of Health, SADC Epidemiological and informatics workgroup (EIS), Rabies Advisory Group (RAG), etc). Veterinary laboratory quality systems. Develop, analyse and verify policy, standards and guidelines for veterinary laboratory quality systems. Coordinate the provision of animal disease diagnostic services to the country and payment of applicable services by DoA. Ensure DoA approval of laboratories and diagnostic tests, including BSL evaluation. Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate (Physical, Human and Financial). Ensure proper utilization of the budget by monitoring & reporting expenditure. Monitor and ensure proper utilization of equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Ensure capacity, development and discipline of staff.
What is the Salary
R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12) (All-inclusive package to be structure in accordance with the Middle Management (MMS) rules)
Location
Gauteng: Pretoria 4
How to Apply
Dr B. Modisane Tel: (012) 319 6521
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email DDErecruit01@nda.gov.za
Apply Before:
24 April 2026
Reference No:
3/3/1/01/2026
Additional Information
EE Target: African Males and Females, and Persons with disability.
