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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.
 
Mortuary Manager
  Employment Type: Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
  Reference No: ECSS90/2025
  Forensic Pathology Services (based in Oudtshoorn)
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Will be required to work standby duties (after hours) and wear a uniform. Ability to lift and work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, etc). Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings.
 
Experience:
Extensive experience in Forensic Pathology Service. Appropriate Supervisory experience in the Forensic Pathology Service setting.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good working knowledge of IT packages (FPS Business System and Live link). Competent in numerical assessment, planning, forecasting and checking (budget, procurement, stores, claims, etc). People management and planning skills. Above average computer and software literacy in at least MS Excel and Word. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients, with knowledge of the Core values of the Department and to interpret and apply policies. People Management, Finance & Supply Chain experience.
 
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 Finances, Assets and Infrastructure. Effective Electronic Information and Document Management.
 
Enquiries:
Mr S Fyfe, e-mail at sean.fyfe@westerncape.gov.za
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may undergo a Competency Based Assessment. The pool of applicants may be considered for other vacant Mortuary Manager posts within the Chief Director Emergency & Clinical Services Support, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Senior Certificate (or equivalent) qualification.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 468 459 - R 551 823 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/22/2025 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: 9/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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