Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the oversight of animal health and welfare;
Oversight of clinical veterinary services, and researchers education and training;
Breeding unit development and maintenance;
Support for researchers with surgical procedures and techniques;
Oversee compliance with regulatory and legal standards; and
Serve as a member of the Animal Research Ethics Committee.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours, NQF Level 8);
South African Veterinary Council registration;
At least 2 years of work-related experience as a veterinarian;
Familiarity with an academic research environment;
Experience working with a wide range of animal species;
An ability to interact amicably with a range of persons, including academic, administrative and maintenance staff, members of the public, and animal rights
groups; and
Basic computer skills.
Advantageous
Master of Veterinary Sciences (NQF Level 9);
Research laboratory animal work experience/exotic animal work experience;
First-hand experience of the use of animals in teaching and research, preferably including the conducting of his or her own research;
Appreciation of and experience in research using animal models;
Experience of relevant regulatory matters;
Experience with administrative and financial management;
Clinical and surgical veterinary expertise, training and/or experience in laboratory animal handling, health and welfare, with a sound background in animal welfare
and ethics;
Ability to work in a team and to delegate tasks;
Attention to detail;
An affinity for continuous improvement and development; and
A propensity for being flexible, resilient, accountable, creative, and responsible to enable detailed planning and organisation during project management.
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
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How To Apply
Please submit:
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A covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position of Veterinary Manager
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A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees, including your recent / current Supervisor and or Line Manager via i-Recruitment: https://irec.wits.ac.za/
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Certified copies of qualifications, South African identity document or passport and permanent residence permit (where applicable)
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Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process.
NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidates current or most recent
immediate supervisor or line manager.
Please note: No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.
By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in
proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the Universitys
Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the Universitys recruitment systems, conducting necessary
background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take
part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of
the Applicant's personal information will be maintained
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
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