Generic Requirements: 

• Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post; 
• Be in a possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF Level 4; 
• Be proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
• Be a South African Citizen; 
• Must have no previous criminal / disciplinary convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending; 
• Be in a possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; 
• Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing SAPS summer uniform. 

Additional Requirements: 

• A recognized Veterinary Nurse qualification DVN or BVN (Accredited by SAQA on at least NQF Level 6 or higher) with a least 1 to 2 years of clinical experience in the field of the post. 
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and proof of paid up fees for 2024. 

Core Functions: 

• Render a veterinary clinical support service in the animal clinic (Potchefstroom); 
• Execute primary health care functions to SAPS animals; 
• Execute administration tasks allocated to the post; 
• Present Veterinary and animal handling courses to SAPS dog handlers and stable officials; 
• Manage human and Physical resources allocated to the post; 
• Conduct Veterinary Research related to SAPS animal welfare and report epidemiology.