ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN VACANCY

ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN REF NO: 51/2011
Directorate: Animal Health
SALARY : R 174 117 per annum
CENTRE : Skukuza
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National diploma in Animal Health with
Animal Diseases as a major subject. A National diploma in Nature Conservation / Wildlife Management is a recommendation (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and/or statement of results). Registered with the South African Veterinary Council. Willing to participate in Government Subsidised Motor Transport. A valid driver’s licence.
Fire arms proficient and have a weapons competency certificate. Able to plan and work independently in remote areas in a National park where potentially dangerous animals are free roaming. Computer literacy in MS Office (Word and Excel) and have working knowledge of GPS and Cyber tracker technology. Knowledge of animal diseases and their clinical presentation.
Knowledge and experience of Veterinary Public Health in the field and at an abattoir.
Knowledge of basic Veterinary skills such as managing and manipulating animals for collection of blood and other tissue specimens.
Able to liaise with local farmers and communities.
DUTIES : The incumbent’s responsibility will be Animal disease surveillance, detection and monitoring. Animal disease containment and control, including animal and animal products movement control (permits). Provide assistance with applied wildlife disease investigations and research. Provide assistance with laboratory and diagnostic services.
Provide a Veterinary public health inspection service in the field during culling operations, carcass inspection at abattoir and meat and by-product hygiene and sanitary control.
Provide assistance with Veterinary clinical services. Deal with vagrant or problem animals.
Manage basic administrative duties, budgeting, office and personnel administration.
Communication and advice to all key customers. Extension and informal training to customers.
ENQUIRIES : Dr R. Bengis or Dr L. de Klerk-Lorist, tel. 013 735 5641.

NOTE : Given the location and type of this post, bush knowledge and bush skills are important attributes. Applicants must be aware that it may be necessary to camp in the bush, travel long distances and be away from home for extended periods.For the above reasons the position is probably more suitable for male persons, but female persons are not excluded. Departmental housing is available for the successful candidate at Skukuza.
APPLICATIONS : Ultimate Recruitment Solutions (URS) Response Handling, P.O. Box 11506,
Tierpoort, 0056 Application Enquiries: URS Response Handling, tel. 012-811-
1900.
FOR ATTENTION : URS Response Handling
CLOSING DATE : 18 March 2011
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service
department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and should be
accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as copies of all
qualification(s) and ID-document [Driver’s licence where applicable]. Non-RSA
Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her
Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in
possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation
certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to
submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being
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. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record
check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study
verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will
also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable,
candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates
will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves
the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post.

Senior Investment Officer, Agribusiness and Forestry Sector Vacancy

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging markets. IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management tools as well as advisory services to build the private sector in developing countries. IFC s investments in Sub-Saharan Africa have never been stronger, helping to bring tangible benefits to millions of people across the region. Building its strategy on the improvement of the investment climate, enhancing support to small and medium enterprises, and developing projects more actively, in particular in the poorest countries and in sectors such as infrastructure and agribusiness, we have been able to grow our commitments from $ 445 million in FY 05 to 2.4 billion in FY 10. To strengthen our pipeline and maintain the momentum, IFC is seeking to recruit a Senior Investment Officer to lead investment teams and business development activities, execute transactions, and actively manage portfolio projects in the Agribusiness and Forestry sector. The overall goal for all Investment Officers, irrespective of level of seniority, is to maximize the impact of IFC s intervention and to contribute to the regional and/or sector/industry development in our client countries by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments. The position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and will report to the Head of Agribusiness and Forestry for Africa. Duties and Accountabilities:

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and close investments in agribusiness.
• Manage portfolio companies until exit; propose portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc
• Develop new business in Southern Africa and provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities as well as to develop Agribusiness industry sectors with a high developmental impact.
• Set standards for thoroughness in quality control and make recommendations to strengthen transactions
• Lead and manage projects teams; mentor and develop junior staff
• Contribute to the development of sector and sub-regional strategies; support promotion and policy advisory activities
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses; find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges to achieve sustainable development impact

Selection Criteria:

• MBA or equivalent qualification
• 8+ years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments, with a focus on projects in agribusiness in emerging markets and Africa
• Knowledge of agribusiness sector trends, issues, challenges and opportunities; candidates with additional experience in the forestry sector have a competitive advantage.
• Successful track record in leading project teams with highly qualified professionals, and in guiding and mentoring junior investment staff
• Strong business development and client relationship skills, ability to focus effectively on clients needs
• Excellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity)
• Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
• Sound business judgment to identify potential business partners
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages, in particular French, Portuguese, a plus
• Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable development with particular sensitivity to social and environmental issues
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility

How to Apply: Click here