POST 07/159 : ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT REF NO: LDARD 15/02/2025 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : LDARD (Placement will be done according to the needs of the department)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. No experience
required. A valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).
Knowledge, Competencies and skills: Good communication skills. Ability of
mixing dip stuff, cleaning and re-assemble syringes, handling of veterinary
tools and equipment. Experience in handling of cattle, small stock and poultry.
Ability to read and write. Interpersonal, communication, evaluation persuasion,
time management, conflict management.
DUTIES : Assist to implement disease control measures. Assist to improve animal health
through biosecurity, vaccination and surveillance for disease and treatment of
animals. Assist in collecting specimen, examination and dispatch samples of
animal diseases. Assist in the provision of extension services on animal health
to animal owners.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
NOTE : Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large
number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from
us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has
been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants
are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department
for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of
section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. By
virtue of applying, you are consenting that the department subject you to
personnel suitability checks e.g. the verification of educational qualifications,
previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial check, and
security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach
SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. Successful incumbents will be
expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of the
assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in
accordance with the prescribed regulations. Failure to comply with the above
requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The
Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised
posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity
Plan of the Department. Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will
not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for
candidates attending interviews.
CLOSING DATE : 07 March 2025