TECHNICIAN: ANIMAL HEALTH M000500
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Job description
Purpose Of The Position:
Animal Health Technician in large and companion animal section.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist the veterinarian with all cases presented to the hospital or on farms.
2. Assist with students’ training in collaboration with the lecturer/veterinarian in charge.
3. Assist with Administration and reporting monthly and yearly.
4. Assist with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters.
Key Functional/ Technical Competencies:
· Animal Health technician with advanced knowledge of companion and production animal diseases and clinics
· Assist the veterinarian with student training on companion and production animal diseases and clinics
· Ability to prepare monthly, yearly inventory and reporting on companion and production animal diseases and clinics
· Occupational health and safety and biosecurity requirements for Animal Health environment
· Knowledge and understanding and application of the Animal Disease Act 35 of 1984; Veterinary And Para- Veterinary Act 19 Of 1982; Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, AgriculturalRemedies And Stock Remedies Act 36 Of 1947; Foodstuffs, Cosmetics And Disinfectant Act 54 Of 1972; Stock Theft Act 57 Of 1959.
Behavioural Competencies:
· People management.
Minimum requirements
· A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Animal Health with Production and Companion Animal as areas of specialisation.
· Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
· A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in Veterinary production and companion animal hospital.
Added Advantages:
· A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Animal Health with Production and Companion Animal as areas of specialisation.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Verster, Tel: 0609405933 between 10h00 – 11h00
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mphuthi Tel: 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 01 May 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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