State Veterinarian: Veterinary Public Health (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 48/2026

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Tracking Number AGR 48/2026 Department Agriculture Salary level 11 Enquiries Dr M Wolhuter at at (021) 808 7606 Location - Town / City Elsenburg Job Purpose The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide comprehensive veterinary services, including animal diseases control, Import and Export Policy & Control, epidemiology, quarantine, veterinary public health, animal welfare, animal health, laboratory, clinical services; stock remedies/ animal feeds. Minimum Requirements NQF level 8 BVMch/BVSc as recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Compulsory registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience; A valid (Code EB or higher) driving license. Recommendation None. Key Performance Areas Provide Animal Health services; Provide training and awareness programs (veterinary extension services) to communities with regard to Animal Health; Render a Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostic and Epidemiology Service; Render a Veterinary Public Health service; Render an animal disease surveillance service; Provide training and awareness programs (extension services) to communities with regards to VPH; Implement contingency plans and conduct risk assessments for the mitigation of outbreak of diseases; Perform all administrative and related functions. Competencies Computer literacy; Financial Management; Statistical; Research; Analytical; Communication; Interpretation. Remuneration All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary level 11) Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.