ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN M000161
Listing reference: nwu_000338
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 23 December 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAHIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FNAS
POSITION NUMBER: M000161
POSITION NAME: ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: P 11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
- Management and organisation of the Anatomy and pathology sections
- Conduct and coordinate post-mortems
- Assist with students’ training in collaboration with the lecturer in charge
- Assist with Administration and reporting monthly and yearly
- Assist with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Animal Health technician with advanced knowledge of Anatomy and Pathology
- Assist the veterinarian with student training in Anatomy and pathology practical and assist with post-mortem and sample analysis; reporting
- Ability to prepare monthly, yearly inventory and reporting on pathology section
- Occupational health and safety and biosecurity requirements for Animal Health environment
- Animal Health technician with advanced knowledge of Anatomy and Pathology
- Knowledge and understanding and application of the Animal Disease Act 35 of 1984; Veterinary And Para-Veterinary Act 19 Of 1982; Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies And Stock Remedies Act 36 Of 1947; Foodstuffs, Comestics And Disinfectant Act 54 Of 1972; Stock Theft Act 57 Of 1959
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- People management
Minimum requirements
- Minimum Degree at NQF Level 8 as Animal Health Technician, specialising in anatomy and Pathology is essential
- Postgraduate (MSc) in Agriculture Animal Health at NQF Level 9, specialising in anatomy and Pathology is desirable.
- Accredited by SAVC is essential
- Registration with SAVC is essential
EXPERIENCE
- 1 or more years’ experience with anatomy and pathology with high level of involvement is essential
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: Prof Mulunda Mwanza 018 3892700
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO Innocentia Mphuthi 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 23 December 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2022
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
