Research Technician Veterinary (Entomology)

The Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural research organization in Pretoria is looking for a Veterinary Technician. This role involves researching insects important to veterinary practice and maintaining a tsetse colony. A National Diploma in Veterinary Technology and SAVC registration are required. Additional responsibilities include assisting during field trips and training interns. The organization offers a permanent position with a competitive remuneration package, subject to security clearance and a probation period.

Qualifications

• Compulsory SAVC registration for professional membership.
• Good interpersonal skills required.
• Driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research on insects of veterinary importance.
• Maintain and administer the ARC-OVR tsetse colony.
• Take and interpret results of irradiated blood bioassays.
• Update tsetse colony mortality database weekly.
• Assist researchers during field trips.
• Maintain infrastructure and facilities.
• Train interns and provide support.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Animal Care

Communication skills

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician Experience

Vital Signs Experience

Animal Handling

Animal Restraint

Experience Administering Injections

Catheterization

Medication Administration

Venipuncture Experience

Education

National Diploma in Veterinary Technology

B-Tech in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Description

• Assist with research on insects of veterinary importance in the field including Black flies, Culicoides, Stomoxys, Tabanid and Tsetse flies.
• Assist in the maintenance and administration of the ARC-OVR tsetse colony.
• Take irradiated blood for bioassays and interpret the results.
• Update weekly tsetse colony mortality database.
• Assist researchers during field trips with trap deployment, fly collection, and management.
• Responsible for maintaining infrastructure and facilities.
• Responsible for training interns and providing support as needed.
• Adhere to all Safety and GLP rules and regulations.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
• B-Tech in Veterinary Technology will be an added advantage.
• Professional membership: SAVC registration is compulsory.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Dr M Taioe: (012) 529 - 9185

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 21 NOVEMBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s licence and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign applications; otherwise the application will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company reserves the right not to appoint.

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Pretoria

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

• Veterinary Experience
• Animal Care
• Communication skills
• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technician Experience
• Vital Signs Experience
• Animal Handling
• Animal Restraint
• Experience Administering Injections
• Catheterization
• Medication Administration
• Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1