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Job Requirements
Successful applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc / BVMCh). Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a veterinarian. Job Related Work Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a state veterinarian or compulsory community service veterinarian in a regulatory state veterinary area in South Africa. Experience in monitoring abattoirs, processing plants and/or cold stores registered under the Meat Safety Act. Job Related Knowledge: Practical working knowledge and experience in application of Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000). Applications of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No.35 of 1984). Knowledge and practical experience of import and export facilitation. Knowledge of relevant Codex, WOAH, FAO and other international standards and guidelines related to food of animal origin. Knowledge of principles of chemical residues monitoring. Job Related Skills: Analytical skills. Research skills. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written. Administration 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 maintain good interpersonal relationships and work in a team. Other: Extended working hours. Valid drivers’ license.
Duties
Develop, implement or monitor policies, standards, guidelines and programmes for the safe production of meat and other animal products. Develop and formulate policies, norms, standards and legislation for the production of animals and animal products. Implement and enforce the relevant Acts and accompanying regulations. Audit the implementation of applicable legislation and standards. Monitor implementation of the Meat Safety Act at abattoirs, cutting and processing plants, hides and skins and sterilization plants. Execute law enforcement in accordance with the Act. Draft and implement national microbiological monitoring and control policies. Develop and coordinate awareness programmes related to relevant policies standards. Contribute to an efficient and comprehensive risk analysis service in relation to the local production of meat from animals and other animal products for human and animal consumption. Identify and investigate risk factors that pose a threat to the health of humans or animals in South Africa in relation to local production of meat and animal products. Identify possible measures to mitigate identified risk factors. Develop and facilitate specific surveillance programmes and contingency plans. Assist with conducting relevant line function risk assessments relating to animals and animal products. Facilitation of imports and exports of animals and animal products. Manage and coordinate the importation of animals and animal products according to the provisions of the Meat Safety Act and related legislations. Draft, evaluate and complete import and export questionnaires. Auditing and registration of veterinary approved import/export facilities. Process queries and appeals from stakeholders. Coordinate the National Food Safety Programmes (National Residues Monitoring and Control Programmes, National Microbiological Monitoring Programme, National Parasitology Monitoring Programme) Draft and implement programmes for all commodities of interest. Conduct risk analysis on substances and compounds of interest. Collation and analysis of results based on risk analysis conducted. Manage the transportation, reception, sorting and storage of all samples. Ensure that establishments that take part in the programme have a sufficient supply of sampling equipment and packaging materials. Analysis and responding to reports. Coordinate the One Health portfolio. Draft policies related to one health. Draft necessary policies on combating antimicrobial usage and antimicrobial resistance surveillance plans 9 for animals and animal products. Draft and implement awareness plans for one health, antimicrobial resistance and judicious use of antimicrobials. Participate in activities related to one health and AMR, both internally and externally. Conduct risk analysis in relation to the production of meat and other animal products for human and animal consumption. Identify and investigate risk factors that pose a threat to the health of humans and/or animals in South Africa in relation to production of meat and animal products. Identify all possible means to mitigate identified risk factors. Develop and facilitate specific surveillance programmes and contingency plans. Assist with conducting certain relevant line function risk assessments relating to animals and animal products. Draft, evaluate and submit import and export facilitation questionnaires. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs for the Operational Plan of the veterinary unit. Comply with the Public Service prescripts. Comply with Financial Management prescripts. Contribute to the maintenance of databases. Compile and submit reports as required. Supervise and manage performance of relevant staff.
What is the Salary
R896 436 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structure in accordance with the Middle Management (MMS) rules)
Location
Gauteng: Pretoria
How to Apply
Dr Mphane Molefe Tel: 012 319 7688
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SVVPHrecruit05@nda.gov.za.
Apply Before:
24 April 2026
Reference No:
3/3/1/05/2026
Additional Information
EE Target: African Males and Females, and Persons with disability.