STATE VETERINARIAN – VETERINARY LABORATORY is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Vryburg and Potchefstroom Veterinary Laboratory | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded as follows: The Directorate – Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services: The District Director, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services, Potchefstroom Agricultural College, Potchefstroom, for attention of Ms C Hilderbrand Tel No: (018) 288 6685 or Email to dardrecruitment-DKK@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services: The District Director, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services, for attention of Ms. R. Ningisa, Tel No: (053) 928 0625 or hand deliver to Mini Garona Building Vryburg or Email to dardrecruitmentDRSM@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services: The District Director, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services Mmabatho, for attention of Ms. K. Mangwegape Tel No: (018) 384 0172 or hand deliver at Training Centre Building, Corner Onkgopotse Tiro & Moshweshwe Road, Mmabatho dardrecruitment-NMM@nwpg.gov.za The Directorate – Bojana District Services: The District Director, Bojanala District Services Rustenburg, for attention of Mr. O.J. Dithole, Tel No: (014) 592 0262. or Email to dardrecruitment-BOJ@nwpg.gov.za All posts for Mahikeng – Head Office, The Director Human Resource Management, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate: Human Resource Management, for attention of Ms Keneilwe Modiegi or hand deliver at the Training Centre Building, Corner Onkgopotse Tiro & Moshweshwe Road, Mmabatho or Email to DardrecruitmentHO@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Requirements
- An appropriate NQF 8 BVSc/BVMCh Degree as recognize by the SAQA.
- Compulsory registration with south African Veterinary Council.
- One-to-two-year post qualification experience.
- Understanding of the application of the Animal Diseases Act (Act 35 of 1984).
- An understanding of the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000).
- A good understanding of the Import and Export facilitation protocols.
- Understanding of the Animal Disease Eradication Schemes of South Africa (TB and CA Schemes).
- A good knowledge and understanding of the Departmental Flagship Projects and action support needed thereof.
- Computer literacy, Financial Management, Statistical, Research, Analytical, Communication and interpretation skills.
- Valid driver’ s license.
Duties
- Sampling coordination.
- Provide professional guidance to clients when submitting samples and requesting laboratory services.
- Laboratory investigations of diagnostic samples and conducting of necropsies, and professional guidance to laboratory analysis on types and methods of tests to be carried out.
- Write test reports with professional recommendations.
- Know disease conditions of the province and provide guidance to peers.
- Conduct onfarm investigations of disease outbreaks and unusual or inconclusive laboratory cases.
- Conduct extension work.
- Implement the technical
Enquiries
Dr LS Madyibi, Tel No: (018) 389 – 5102
Notes
This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Vryburg and Potchefstroom Veterinary Laboratory
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF 8 BVSc/BVMCh Degree as recognize by the SAQA. Compulsory registration with south African Veterinary Council. One-to-two-year
post qualification experience. Understanding of the application of the Animal
Diseases Act (Act 35 of 1984). An understanding of the Meat Safety Act (Act
40 of 2000). A good understanding of the Import and Export facilitation protocols. Understanding of the Animal Disease Eradication Schemes of South
Africa (TB and CA Schemes). A good knowledge and understanding of the
Departmental Flagship Projects and action support needed thereof. Computer literacy, Financial Management, Statistical, Research, Analytical,
Communication and interpretation skills. Valid driver’ s license.
DUTIES : Sampling coordination. Provide professional guidance to clients when submitting samples and requesting laboratory services. Laboratory
investigations of diagnostic samples and conducting of necropsies, and professional guidance to laboratory analysis on types and methods of tests to
be carried out. Write test reports with professional recommendations. Know disease conditions of the province and provide guidance to peers. Conduct onfarm investigations of disease outbreaks and unusual or inconclusive
laboratory cases. Conduct extension work. Implement the technical
requirements of ISO 17025. Participate in all accreditation work. Implement
OHS at section level *Manage and control subordinates’ key performance
areas in accordance with departmental policies. Compile reports and report to management.
ENQUIRIES : Dr LS Madyibi, Tel No: (018) 389 – 5102
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.