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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.
 
Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 to 2 (Up until 31 March 2026)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: ECSS74/2025
  Forensic Pathology Service, Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Ability to be trained in 4X4 Vehicle handling. Ability to be trained in photography. Willingness to assist with duties in an X-ray room. Willingness to be trained in Forensic Investigation and Dissection. Willingness to be trained in Forensic Pathology Business Processes. Appropriate Forensic Pathology Service experience Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased. An effective Forensic autopsy process rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines. Optimal control of reports and statements during and after the Forensic Mortuary process. An effective and efficient Management of Unknown corpses. An efficient support service to the Manager with regard to Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: 10 year's appropriate experience.
 
Enquiries:
Mr. RH Pietersen (Richard.Pietersen@westerncape.gov.za)
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical and drivers test. Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance prior to appointment.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Senior Certificate with having achieved Mathematics, Life Science and/ or Biology as passed subjects.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code B/EB driver's license. Ability to interpret and apply policies. Ability to work with and lift corpses, (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, obese). Be willing to work shifts and overtime. Computer and software literacy. Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 217 092 per annum; Grade 2: R 252 840 per annum Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
 
Starting Date:
7/11/2025 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: 7/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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