Director: Veterinary Public Health And Export Facilitation

Requirements

Matric certificate plus (NQF Level 7) qualification in Bachelor of Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine (BVSC/BVMCH) as recognised by SAQA. Registration with South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in veterinary services environment. Valid Driver’s license. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate. Competencies: GPG and GDARD policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of Contracts and Legal Prescripts, Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development, change management, Financial Management, risk management, presentation Skills, 64 Report Writing, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide veterinary public health and veterinary export facilitation services. Promote safe production of meat and products of animal origin. Ensure the monitoring and inspection of abattoirs/slaughter and export facilities. Ensure community empowerment regarding veterinary public health issues [food safety awareness programmes]. Monitor and provide inspection services for the export and import of animals and products of animal origin. Manage the facilitation of certification of animals and products of animal origin for export. Manage the facilitation of registration of export and import facilities for animals and products of animal origin. Monitor compliance in adaptation of import and export standards for animals and products of animal origin. Ensure regulatory compliance with international standards of meat produce. Ensure permits, import/export certificate and licenses are obtained for movement of animals across borders, free and contaminated zones. Ensure document checks and assessment of conformity with the requirements of applicable technical regulations and standards. Ensure physical inspections prior to shipment. Manage the implementation of National, Provincial and Departmental Frameworks. Manage the implementation of the veterinary norms and standards. Monitor and evaluate compliance with the implemented trade policies. Management and implementation of a quality management system. Report any discrepancies regarding compliance. Manage human resources. Manage financial resources. Manage assets.

How to Apply

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Notes

Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all expertise, qualifications, experience, and references with full contact details). The Department of e-Government is committed to transformation and diversity. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The objective of the Independent Risk Management Committee chairperson is to assist the Accounting Officer in the effective execution of his responsibilities regarding oversight on governance, risk management, internal control, legal and internal/external auditing. OTHER POST