Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:

• Care and monitoring of farm and laboratory animals.
• Managing the breeding of mice and rats.
• Recognising controlled and notifiable diseases and zoonotic diseases and reporting them to the veterinarian.
• Performing vaccination, deworming and parasite control of animals.
• Administering medication via subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, ocular and oral routes.
• Collecting blood samples.
• Conducting euthanasia of animals as required.
• Performing postmortems in cases of death from unknown causes.
• Collecting organs from carcasses.
• Receiving and quarantining of animals.
• Performing activities associated with managing research studies.
• Providing necessary guidance regarding project planning including ethics applications.
• Providing training on procedures to students, staff and researchers.
• Collecting and transporting animals.
• Procuring animal feed supplies and equipment.
• Compiling and reviewing documents, standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Maintaining and operating equipment.
• Cleaning and preparing equipment and animal cages.
• Working on alternate weekends and public holidays.

Inherent Job requirements:

• Relevant qualification as Laboratory Animal Technologist, Animal Health Technologist or Veterinary Nurse with experience in laboratory settings.
• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as Laboratory Animal Technologist, Animal Health Technologist or Veterinary Nurse (attach).
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in an animal research environment, performing procedures on animals, or in another relevant clinical environment registered with the SAVC.
• A valid driver's licence (attach).

Recommendations:

• Registered with South African Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SAALAS).
• Experience in training of procedures on animals.
• Experience in compiling and reviewing of standard operating procedures and related documents.
• Knowledge of SANS 10386.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, animal care and ethics.

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• Results-oriented:

- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Strategic thinking:

- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading:

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.Required DocumentsPlease ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document.
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body.
• A copy of your driver's license.
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
28 June 2024.Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is: R365 979.80- R459 263.33 per annum depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at or email at or . Additionally, kindly contact / / / for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at:The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.Additional Information

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