ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT REF NO: LDARD 30/05/2024 (X1 POST)

ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT REF NO: LDARD 30/05/2024 (X1 POST)

 

SALARY: R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Vhembe Far North

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience in the Animal Health field.
• License: A valid driver’s license (with the exception of people with disabilities).
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to mix dip solutions, clean and reassemble syringes, handle veterinary tools and equipment.
  • Experience in handling cattle, small stock, and poultry.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Interpersonal, communication, evaluation, persuasion, time management, and conflict management skills.

DUTIES:

• Assist in implementing disease control measures.
• Improve animal health through biosecurity, vaccination, and surveillance for disease and treatment of animals.
• Collect specimen, examine, and dispatch samples of animal diseases.
• Provide extension services on animal health to animal owners.

ENQUIRIES:

• Mammburu TD: Tel No: (015) 963 2005
• Rathogwa MM: Tel No: (015) 963 2007

APPLICATIONS:

• Quote the relevant reference number on your application.
• Submit electronically to: Recruitment@agric.limpopo.gov.za or send to the addresses listed below:Head Office:
  • The Head of Department: Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700
  • Hand deliver to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.

  Mopani District:

  • The Director: Mopani District – Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826
  • Hand deliver to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani 0826.

  Waterberg District:

  • The Director: Waterberg District – Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510
  • Hand deliver to: NTK Building, Modimolle 0510.

  Capricorn District:

  • The Director: Capricorn District – Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort 0745
  • Hand deliver to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.

  Sekhukhune District:

  • The Director: Sekhukhune District – Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort 0745
  • Hand deliver to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.

  Vhembe District:

  • The Director: Vhembe District – Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa 0970
  • Hand deliver to: Makwarela Government offices.

CLOSING DATE:

• 19 July 2024 @ 16H00

NOTE:

• Applications should be submitted on the prescribed 2021 Z83 form obtainable from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za.
• Use the most recent Z83 form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration.
• Complete all fields in the Z83 form and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document, and valid driver’s license (where necessary) not older than six months.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment.
• For further information on the application process and requirements, visit the DPSA website.

Applicants must utilize the new Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Attach a comprehensive CV and only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 90 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

By applying, you consent to personnel suitability checks such as verification of qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial check, and security vetting. Attach SAQA accreditation for foreign qualifications. Successful candidates will sign a performance agreement within three months of assuming duty and disclose their financial interest as per prescribed regulations.

For any dissatisfaction, applicants can request reasons for adverse administrative actions within 90 days in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. The Department promotes equity in public service through its Employment Equity Plan. Shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Services will undergo a technical exercise and managerial competency assessment using the DPSA SMS competency Assessment tool. Successful completion of the Senior Management pre-entry certificate/programme is required for appointment at SMS level. For more details, visit the NSG website.

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