Quarantine Operations & Administration Officer

About the role

Join Race Cape Racing Equine as a Quarantine Operations & Administration Officer and support the day‑to‑day running of South Africa’s internationally accredited horse quarantine facility. You will work on‑site at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse, ensuring that horses moving in and out of the country meet all State Veterinary and bio‑security standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate facility maintenance, cleaning schedules and promptly address repair issues.
• Support inspections, audits and ensure compliance with bio‑security and State Veterinary regulations.
• Assist with daily horse care, including arrival/departure processes, health checks, dipping and microchip verification.
• Prepare and verify quarantine documentation such as passports, import permits, flight details and shipment records.
• Track invoices, approvals and proof of payment using Microsoft Office tools.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar administrative or operations role within a regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of veterinary or bio‑security requirements is advantageous.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access

What we offer

• Full‑time, on‑site position at a leading equine quarantine station.
• Opportunity to work with elite racehorses, Olympic‑level competitors and a variety of equine breeds.
• Professional development in equine health, logistics and compliance.