State Veterinarian: Veterinary Public Health - Elsenburg at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Compulsory registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Recommendation    

• Masters degree (or higher qualification); Experience in monitoring, auditing and control of meat safety in abattoirs.

Key Performance Areas    

• Develop, analyse and audit policies, norms, standards and legislation for Veterinary Public Health; Render Veterinary Services through the implemention of relevant legislation; Provision of training development and awareness programms (extension and outreach services) to communities with regards to Veterinary Services; Perform administrative and related functions; Keep abreas with Veterinary legal, policy frameworks, journals, publications and attend relevant professional development interventions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000) and the regulations and policy pertaining to this act; Ante-mortem and post-mortem examinations of animals/birds, with special reference to zoonotic or other conditions that may affect humans; International requirements regarding meat safety, in particular requirements of the Codex Alimentarius Commission; Animal Disease Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984); Auditing of food establishment; Pathology; Asset management; Personnel management; Proven Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to: Work independently in a team; Work accurately and precisely; Work under stressful conditions.