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Assistant: Veterinary

A vacancy currently exists in Kruger National Park, for an Assistant: Veterinary. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Veterinary Services.

Location

Kruger National Park

Requirements

  • Grade 12.
  • Qualification related to veterinary science, laboratory support services, animal health, wildlife management, or conservation fields will be an added advantage.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in veterinary support services, laboratory, or wildlife operations.
  • 3 years related experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.
  • Basic communication skills.
  • Understanding of wildlife handling, capture support, and field operations.
  • Knowledge of hygiene, biosecurity, and laboratory safety standards.
  • Good teamwork and ability to support multidisciplinary veterinary teams.
  • Attention to detail in handling samples, records, and consumables.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare capture equipment, treatment drugs, and consumables.
  • Assist veterinarians during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
  • Assist veterinarians with loading, transport, and release of animals.
  • Ensure animal welfare and safety during handling.
  • Data capture during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
  • Clean, prepare maintain laboratory glassware, utensils, apparatus, and veterinary equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of veterinary facilities, laboratories, and work areas.
  • Ensure equipment and workplaces comply with laboratory safety and hygiene standards.
  • Conduct stock control of veterinary consumables and supplies.
  • Monitor stock usage levels and report shortages when necessary.
  • Assist in maintaining availability of consumable required for veterinary operations.
  • Apply laboratory and workplace safety procedures during all activities.
  • Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
  • Support basic administrative and operational.

Please Note

The remuneration package includes a basic salary aligned with the Paterson B3 job grade, along with applicable allowances and benefits as outlined in SANParks HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE Plan targets of the Park.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Paterson Grade

B3

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply using the link and forward their application, detailed CV with a cover letter, and valid certified copes (not older than 3 months) of ID and all qualifications obtained to:

South African National Parks

P.O. Box 787

Pretoria

0001

Email: [email protected] 

Candidates who do not apply via the link provided below will not be conserved.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/YtbekYAaKd?origin=lprLink

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date

01 June 2026