Navesh Jay Singh
National Inspector
Sandton,Gauteng
Summary
Dedicated to advancing animal welfare and preventing neglect and cruelty across all species, with a strong commitment to ensuring optimal care in alignment with national legislation and welfare standards. A passionate advocate for animal rights fosters a compassionate environment that prioritizes well-being and humane treatment. Proactive in education and community engagement, effectively raising awareness and driving positive change in animal care practices, inspiring collective action for a better future for all animals. Expertise in building partnerships and mobilizing resources enhances efforts to promote ethical treatment and responsible stewardship of animals within the community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Inspector (Wildlife Protection Unit)
National Council of SPCAs
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Respond to National disasters and emergency situations affecting animals.
- Undertake routine and proactive inspections throughout the Republic of South Africa.
- Attend to and investigate reports of animal cruelty throughout the Republic of South Africa.
National Inspector (Farm Animal Protection Unit)
National Council of SPCAs
03.2014 - 07.2019
- Respond to National disasters and emergency situations affecting animals, including but not limited to fires, drought, floods, Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Motor Vehicle Accidents with animals in transit.
- Undertake routine and proactive inspections throughout the Republic of South Africa.
- Attend to and investigate reports of animal cruelty throughout the Republic of South Africa.
- Where necessary, gather evidence, compile criminal case dockets for prosecution, and testify in Court against perpetrators of animal abuse.
- Assisting with compiling trimester reports, writing to stakeholders including but not limited to National and Provincial Governmental Departments, coordination of disaster response in respect of fires, floods, disease outbreak.
- Attend welfare meetings relating to farm animals with major stakeholders across the country, including but not limited to National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Milk Producers Organization (MPO), Dairy Standard Agency, South African Pork Producers Organization (SAPPO), South African Poultry Association (SAPA), South African Alpaca Breeders Society, South African Bureau of Standards (Welfare Standards Development), National Disaster Management Advisory Forum (NDMAF), National Animal Health Forum (NAHF), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Inspector/Inspectorate Controller
Sandton & EMSS SPCA
07.2007 - 02.2014
- Screen calls, log complaints and dispatch Inspectors accordingly.
- Compile monthly and yearly reports and statistics.
- Attended to and assisted with complaints and emergencies/rescues involving animals.
- Assisting and providing the public with expert advice pertaining to animal related queries.
- Providing a support base for the Inspectorate Department in terms of information procurement.
Kennel Supervisor
Howick/UMngeni SPCA
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Supervised kennel staff and ensured animals under my care were comfortable and their welfare catered for.
- Fed, watered, medicated and washed down kennels in the absence of kennel staff.
- Exercised dogs in exercise runs and groomed dogs if necessary.
- Responded to complaints of animal cruelty and rescue situations involving animals.
Education
Senior Certificate - NQF Level 4
Woodlands Secondary School
Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa12.1997
NSPCA Certificate of Competency - National Examination for Inspectors
National Council of SPCAs
Gauteng, South AfricaIncomplete National Diploma - Animal Production
Cedara College of Agriculture
Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa12.1998
Skills
- Officer of a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in terms of Section 8(1) of the Animals Protection Act No 71 of 1962
- Registered Animal Welfare Assistant in terms of Section 23(1)(C) of the Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act No 19 of 1982; current registration is held with the South African Veterinary Council
- Animal disaster coordination
- I successfully completed the Animal Welfare learning programme between 27-29 May 2025 Through this learnership I am an Animal Welfare Officer Certificate Number: AW/2025/052
- MS Office proficient
Accomplishments
- Earned Animal Welfare Certificate in 2025.
- Supervised and mentored more than 20 personnel (Trainee Inspectors in 2025 on large animal euthanasia.
- Presented animal welfare and animal legislation lectures to more than 50 police officers in 2025.
- Voted as chairperson of the National SPCA Inspectorate Forum for 2025-2026.
Certification
- Certified Inspector, National Council of SPCAs - July 2013 - Current
- Animal Welfare Assistant, registered with the South African Veterinary Council - Valid: 07/03/2024 - 31/03/2027, Registration Number AW15/13950
- Certified Animal Welfare Officer, facilitated by the Food Safety Agency - Valid: 25/06/2025 - 25/06/2028. Certificate Number AW/2025/052
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
National Inspector (Wildlife Protection Unit)
National Council of SPCAs
07.2019 - 10.2019
National Inspector (Farm Animal Protection Unit)
National Council of SPCAs
03.2014 - 07.2019
Inspector/Inspectorate Controller
Sandton & EMSS SPCA
07.2007 - 02.2014
Kennel Supervisor
Howick/UMngeni SPCA
01.2002 - 08.2004
NSPCA Certificate of Competency - National Examination for Inspectors
National Council of SPCAs
Incomplete National Diploma - Animal Production
Cedara College of Agriculture
Senior Certificate - NQF Level 4
Woodlands Secondary School