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SALARY: R397,116 annually (Level 08)
LOCATION: Bloemfontein Veterinary Laboratory and Kroonstad Veterinary Laboratory

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council
• Valid driver’s license
• Between 1 to 2 years’ experience after qualification
   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide veterinary diagnostic laboratory services, which include receiving, collecting, registering, and processing samples
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests using approved procedures and techniques
• Review and validate test results to ensure accuracy
• Maintain databases (such as LIMS) to generate veterinary statistics used for national and international planning
• Prepare and submit monthly and yearly statistical reports
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, policies, procedures, technologies, and advancements to ensure the delivery of effective veterinary diagnostic services
• Participate in the development and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with quality management standards
• Continuously review professional literature to remain knowledgeable about the latest veterinary diagnostic technologies
• Manage administrative duties including supervising technical staff, overseeing section budgets, and controlling inventory
• Ensure proper upkeep and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Ensure adherence to all applicable national guidelines and standards
   

ENQUIRIES:
Contact Dr. H. Bester-Cloete at 066 025 1955

SALARY: R397,116 annually (Level 08)
LOCATION: Bloemfontein Veterinary Laboratory and Kroonstad Veterinary Laboratory

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council
• Valid driver’s license
• Between 1 to 2 years’ experience after qualification
   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide veterinary diagnostic laboratory services, which include receiving, collecting, registering, and processing samples
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests using approved procedures and techniques
• Review and validate test results to ensure accuracy
• Maintain databases (such as LIMS) to generate veterinary statistics used for national and international planning
• Prepare and submit monthly and yearly statistical reports
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, policies, procedures, technologies, and advancements to ensure the delivery of effective veterinary diagnostic services
• Participate in the development and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with quality management standards
• Continuously review professional literature to remain knowledgeable about the latest veterinary diagnostic technologies
• Manage administrative duties including supervising technical staff, overseeing section budgets, and controlling inventory
• Ensure proper upkeep and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Ensure adherence to all applicable national guidelines and standards
   

ENQUIRIES:
Contact Dr. H. Bester-Cloete at 066 025 1955

SALARY: R397,116 per year (Level 08)
LOCATION: Fezile Dabi District, Sasolburg

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant National Diploma in Environmental Health, Animal Health, or Veterinary Public Health 
• Registration with the applicable South African statutory body is preferred 
• Valid driver’s license (Code EB)
• 1 to 2 years of experience post-qualification
   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee meat hygiene and food safety by inspecting import/export products, animals, and their documentation to ensure compliance with international standards
• Enforce laws under the Meat Safety Act
• Conduct audits and regular inspections of abattoirs and sterilization plants to monitor hygiene standards through routine sampling
• Provide recommendations on the registration, upgrading, and repair of facilities
• Implement and verify the Hygiene Assessment System (HAS)
• Train meat inspectors, slaughterhouse workers, and quality control personnel
• Ensure game harvesting complies with national and international regulations
• Promote legislative compliance through public awareness, extension services, and enforcement actions targeting food safety
• Advise communities on informal slaughtering and exemptions, assess slaughtering needs, and contribute to departmental animal culling projects
• Deliver training, technical support, and health education on food safety to communities
• Investigate and address illegal slaughtering in coordination with relevant authorities
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence
• Audit export facilities (e.g., dairies, cutting plants, processing plants) to confirm compliance with national and international trade requirements
• Monitor game harvesting practices to ensure conformity with relevant standards
• Collect samples for disease surveillance projects, including BSE (brain stem), bacteriological samples (water, effluent, surfaces, carcasses), and residue testing (hormones, pesticides, antibiotics)
• Perform administrative duties such as data collection, database management, and compiling monthly and quarterly reports
• Contribute to operational planning within veterinary public health
   

ENQUIRIES:
Contact Dr. M. Mundia at 066 025 4575

SALARY: R193,359 per year (Level 04)
LOCATION: Kroonstad Veterinary Laboratory

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• No prior experience required
   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare samples for testing and disease cause determination, including chemical residues, pH, electrical conductivity, and fungal analysis
• Tasks include labeling samples, collecting various specimen types (blood, water, soil, tissue), and preparing sample materials through weighing, drying, and cutting
• Prepare culture media such as ELISA kits, stains, buffers, and reagents
• Store, pack, and transport samples as needed
• Assist with decontamination and disposal of used materials and waste removal
• Conduct routine sample analyses under supervision, including visual inspections, extractions, basic tests, bacterial isolations, and confirmatory procedures
• Support the identification of pests and diseases, including bacteria and parasites
• Record all test results accurately
• Perform basic maintenance and report any equipment malfunctions
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of laboratory spaces, glassware, and instruments
• Care for laboratory animals, including cleaning water troughs, administering treatments, moving animals between enclosures, and reporting health issues or mortalities
• Participate in post-mortem examinations as required
• Manage administrative duties such as inventory control of equipment and consumables, record keeping of registers (e.g., registration books, sample referrals, results logs, and chemical inventories)
• Assist with invoicing processes related to analyses
• Adhere to health and safety protocols
   

ENQUIRIES:
Contact Ms. E Mokhobo at 073 581 9936