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Advertisements have to run for a period no less than 14 calendar days. Advertisements received with shorter periods before closing date will not be posted by the SAAVT. It is important to note that the requirement for advertising with the SAVC is a period of no less than 1 month. The period set by the SAAVT's posting is therefor accommodating to employers
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The name of the company, organisation or facility advertising the vacancy
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Area in which the vacancy or organisation is located
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Advertisement must state that the services of a veterinary technologist is required
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List the services that will be performed by the incumbent
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According to the Act the qualification criterion is a National Diploma in Veterinary Technology and this is the only qualification that is recognised for registration. No other qualification can be listed in the advertisrment and the phrase "or equivalent qualification" cannot be used. Candidates that have obtained a B.Tech degree in Veterinary Technology would have complete the National Diploma course
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The advertisement should indicate that applicants should be registered with the SAVC or be eligible for registration with SAVC. Here the onus is on the employer to ensure that a candidate is registered before being appointed or before being allowed to assume any duties pertaining to the profession.
