Training of veterinarians, meat inspectors and animal health technicians is carried out at institutions of higher learning registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training. There are quality management systems at these institutions to maintain standards of training. The qualifications and curricula are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority.

Training for meat examiners is offered by private service providers and is unregulated. The standards and duration of training for meat examiners differ. In order to have some degree of control of training for meat inspection personnel, the NEO will form a unit to be led by DAFF that will monitor training of all meat inspection personnel. The terms of reference for the unit will be:

The unit will use expertise from government and industry for advice on any matter related to training of meat inspection personnel.