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Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 to 2
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: ECSS42/2026
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Forensic Pathology Service, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services
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| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates will be subjected to security clearance prior to appointment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Paarl Forensic Pathology Laboratory, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. |
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| Senior Certificate with having achieved English, mathematics, Life Science and / or Biology as passed subjects. |
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| Grade 1: None. Grade 2: 10 year’s appropriate Forensic Pathology Service experience. |
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| Ms D Ontong (Dawn.Ontong@westerncape.gov.za ) (Tel: +27 21 862 2047) |
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| Effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased.. An effective identification process and release of the deceased, including management of property. An effective forensic autopsy process and specimen management rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines. Optimal control of reports and statements during and after the Forensic Mortuary process. An efficient support service to the Manager with regard to Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the Forensic Pathology Laboratory. |
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| Computer and software literacy in at least MS Word and Excel. Ability to be trained in 4x4 Vehicle handling. Ability to be trained in photography. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Willingness to assist with duties in an X-ray room. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients. Ability to interpret and apply policies. Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings. |
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| A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Ability to work under pressure. Willingness to be trained in Forensic Investigation and Dissection. Ability to work with and lift corpses, (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, obese). Be willing on travelling long distances and working standby duties / overtime. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 217 092 per annum, Grade 2: R 252 840 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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Closing date: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
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