Limpopo Province | ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
| Job Title | Limpopo Province | ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN |
| Company | Limpopo Department |
| Job Reference | TECHNICIAN |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Polokwane, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-20T17:08 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T19:07 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 320147 - 413001 per year |
ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - Job Description
Introduction
Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below address: Head Office: Polokwane: The Head of Department: Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Capricorn District:
The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government Offices: Lebowakgomo. Waterberg District: The Director: Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building, Modimolle. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or hand delivered to: Makwarela Government Offices. Mopani District: The Director: Mopani District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Hainesport 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government Offices: Lebowakgomo.
About the Company
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets.
Applications are hereby invited for the filling of the vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
To render an Animal Health Regulatory Support Service in terms of the Animal
Health Diseases Act (Act 35/1984).
Implement disease control measures.
Render a support service to the State Veterinarian regarding animal disease
control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law
enforcement. Assist in the provision of extension services on animal health to
animal owners.
Perform administrative and related functions, which would,
inter alia, entail populating databases and compile and submit monthly and
quarterly reports.
Required Qualifications
Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification NQF level 6 in Animal Health or
equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. No
experience required.
Current registration with the South African Veterinary
Council as Animal Health Technician is compulsory. A valid driver’s license
(with the exception of people with disabilities).
Knowledge, Competencies, and
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Time
management. Thorough knowledge of Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act 35 of
1984). Thorough knowledge of Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act 6 of 2002).
Knowledge of Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000). Thorough knowledge of
specific diseases control programmed and eradication schemes. Knowledge of
the PFMA. Computer proficiency. Report writing skills.
How to Apply
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