Veterinarian Wanted At SAPS

LOCATION: Visible Policing: Veterinary Science Service (Roodeplaat)

REFERENCES: VP (E) 2/2024 Roodeplaat (2 posts)

Generic Requirements:

Post Requirements:

 A recognized Veterinary Degree (BVSc or BVMCh) with relevant experience in the field of

the post;

 Registration with the South African Veterinary Council and proof of paid up fees for

2024/2025;

 Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;

 Valid light motor vehicle driver’s license, computer literacy, interpersonal communication

(verbal and written) skills will be an advantage;

 The candidate must have sound leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation,

report writing skills and be able to prioritise tasks in an efficient and effective manner;

 Must be prepared to work beyond normal scope of work including overtime and be willing to

travel country-wide and internationally in the execution of his/her duties.

 Applications from active Compulsory Community Service programme candidates will not be

considered.

Core Responsibilities:

 Render an effective clinical veterinary service to animals of the SAPS (dogs and horses);

 Offer veterinary and animal handling courses to SAPS dog handlers and stable officials;

 Manage all resources allocated to the post as well as the implementation of national policies,

directives, standards and procedures within the SAPS veterinary services

GENERAL

– Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment)

will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer accepted.

– All instructions on the application form must be adhered to, failure to do so may result

in the rejection of the application.

– The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on

the application form. A separate application form must be completed for each post.

– Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application

form.

– Certified copies (certification preferably by Police Officers) of an applicant’s ID

document, motor vehicle driver’s licence (Police Act appointments), Senior Certificate

all educational qualifications obtained together with academic records thereof and

service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, must also be

submitted and attached to every application. The copies must be correctly certified

on the copy itself, not at the back. The certification must not be older than three

months. All qualifications and driver’s license submitted will be subjected to

verification checking with the relevant institutions.

– The closing date for the applications is 2024-03-24. Application must be mailed

timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered

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– Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act; 1995 (Act no 68 of 1995) and

Public Service Act, 1994 (Act 103 of 1994) as applicable to the post environment.

– If a candidate is shortlisted it can be expected for him or her to undergo a personal

interview.

– Successful applicants to be appointed in terms of the South African Police Service

Act, 1995 (Act no 68 of 1995) will have to undergo a medical examination and found

to be medically fit. They will further have to comply with the prescripts on the SAPS

Dress Order, whereby tattoos may not be visible when wearing uniform. Must be

willing to undergo training as prescribed by the National Commissioner.

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– Shortlisted candidates for appointment, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law

(Sexual Offence and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007)

and the Children’s Act 2005 (Act 38 of 2005), A candidate, whose particulars appear

in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection

– All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening. Candidates will

be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint

verification.

– Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not

been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please

accept that your application was unsuccessful.

– The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after

advertisement thereof.

– The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling

of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment/ promotion will promote

representivity may therefore receive preference

– Applicants to be appointed in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act no 68 of 1995) will

be subjected to a medical examination (only SAPS Act appointments).

– Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early

retirement or for medical reasons, as well as persons with previous convictions, are

excluded.

– In view of the expected high volume of applications being expected, no faxes

will be accepted and telephonic confirmation of received applications may not

be done.

– Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col Mabotsa Tel (012) 421 8440, SPO Ramokgopa

Tel (012) 421 8435, AC Miyambo (012) 421 8033 and SPO Babana (012) 421 8291.

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– Applications can be posted or delivered to: The Divisional Commissioner : Visible

Policing (Attention Lt Col Mabotsa), Private Bag x12, Arcadia, 0007 or hand delivered

to 540 Pretorius Street, for attention Lt Col Mabotsa

Via saps website