CONTROL VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

A Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma in Environmental Health / Animal Health / Veterinary Public Health (NQF 7), registration with the South African Veterinary Council or Health Professional Council of South Africa and a valid code EB driver’s license. Experience: 3 years’ appropriate experience in a Veterinary Public Health environment. Knowledge: Animal Disease Act, Meat Safety Act, Fertilizer, Farm Feeds and Related Substances Act, Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, Animal Identification Act, Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, Livestock Improvement Act, Animal Protection Act, Public Service Act, RSA Constitution, Public Service Regulations, Poultry Regulations, Red Meat Regulations, Game Meat Regulations, Labour Relations Act, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Participation, Project Management Principles, SCM practices and procedures and Promotion of Access to Information Act. Skills: Meat Inspection, auditing, disease diagnostics, project management, presentation, organizational, communication, conflict management, financial management, HR management, language, computer, listening, analytical thinking, interpersonal relations, research, time management, report writing, problem solving, change management and decision-making.

Manage and control the application of the Meat Safety Act and other relevant legislations. Oversee awareness regarding meat hygiene and food safety. Assist with risk management. Audit essential national standards as applied by provinces and abattoirs. Manage resources and perform administrative and related functions.

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