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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Chief Forensic Officer
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS54/2024
  Forensic Pathology Services, Laingsburg Facility, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
 
Experience:
Extensive Forensic Pathology Operational experience. Appropriate People Management, Supply Chain and Finance experience. Appropriate Supervisory experience in a Forensic Mortuary.
 
Competencies(knowledge/skills):
Good working knowledge of IT Packages (FPS Business System, Live Link). Competent in numerical assessment, planning, forecasting and checking (budget, procurement, stores, claims, etc.). Planning skills. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients, with knowledge of the core values of the Department. Knowledge and application of policies. Above-average ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Above-average computer and software literacy in at least MS Excel and Word.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Manage the facility and service area through strategic operational planning, communication and resource allocation. Effective Clinical Service delivery and management of Major Incidents in the service area. Effective Human Resource Management. Effective Management of Finance, Assets and Infrastructure. Effective Electronic Information and Document Management.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The candidate will be subjected to an interview and competency test. Candidates will be subjected to security clearance prior to appointment. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a psychometric evaluation.
 
Enquiries:
Sean.Fyfe@westerncape.gov.za
 
Requirements Minimum Educational Qualification:
Senior Certificate (or Equivalent).
 
Inherent Requirements of the job:
Valid Code B/EB Driver's license. Ability to lift and work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, etc.). Will be required to wear a uniform. Will be required to work standby (after hours). Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 376 413-R 443 403 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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