A Meat Inspector/Examiner is an individual who works in abattoirs (slaughterhouses) and examines meat to determine whether it complies with safety standards and is fit for public consumption.

Meat Inspectors/Examiners are required at hunts and/or game harvesting.

What does a Meat Inspector do?

• examining meat before and after slaughtering – checking for any signs of illness, infection, or abnormalities
• examining cured, dried, canned and frozen meat
• checking the sanitary conditions of the meat processing plant and transportation vehicles
• recording observations and inspections

Are you … ?

• comfortable working with meat and blood?
• interested in health and safety?
• someone with a good eye for detail?
• honest?
• a good communicator?
• someone with farm animal experience?

How do I become a Meat Inspector? 

Details for game harvesting: 

http://www.gamesa.co.za/veterinarian_officers.php?action=meat_inspection

• RED MEAT ABORTOIR ASSOCIATION:

Learnerships:

http://www.rvav.co.za/learnerships.htm

The following learnerships have been identified by the Red Meat sub sector in order to ensure increased food safety and implementation of hygiene management systems:

• General Abattoir Processes (NQF2)
• Abattoir Slaughtering Processes (NQF2)
• Abattoir Supervision (NQF3)
• Meat Examination (NQF4)
• Meat Classification (NQF4)

• INTERNATIONAL MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES:

http://www.imqas.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=47

• THE MEAT INSPECTION TRAINING CENTRE: (Lobatse, Botswana)

http://www.gov.bw/en/Ministries–Authorities/Ministries/MinistryofAgriculture-MOA/Tools–Services/Agricultural-Training/Meat-Inspection-Training-Centre/#8452859848d74b2ba077fa85f0830454

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Butcher or Wool Classer

Is becoming a Meat Inspector the right career choice for me?

See below for more details.

manage landfill sites and oversee the collection of waste for recycling, including paper, cardboard, bottles, etc. You

may help to promote recycling by giving presentations and writing articles. You will draft reports, compile statistics,

prepare budgets, deal with contracts and supervise staff. 

• They examine records, reports, and documents in order to establish facts and detect discrepancies.
• They monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements.
• Collect, identify, evaluate, and preserve case evidence.
• Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with and assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.
• Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.
• Investigate applications for special licenses or permits, as well as alleged license or permit violations.
• Inspect government-owned equipment and materials in the possession of private contractors, in order to ensure compliance with contracts and regulations and to prevent misuse.
• Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.