State Veterinarian: Veterinary Public Health, Ref

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist the Manager: Veterinary Public Health to ensure meat production in all abattoirs in the Western Cape complies with the Meat Safety Act, Act No. 40 of 2000. This post is stationed in Elsenburg.

**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.
**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 811 560 per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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