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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 Pathology Officer
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS13/2019
  Forensic Pathology Services, Salt River
 
Experience:
Extensive experience in Forensic Medico-legal investigations. Human Resource and Labour Relations knowledge and experience. Previous supervisory experience in a related field.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge and application of regulations, policies and standards pertaining to the Forensic pathology process. Sound knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to Forensic Pathology Service and ethical issues in Forensic Pathology service Above average communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape and the ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Above-average computer and software literacy in MS Excel and Word.
 
Enquiries:
Mr W Mitten , tel. no. (021) 447 4915
 
Note:
Only applicants within the Provincial Government: Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
Requirements
Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Supervise staff in the effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased. Continual inspections and quality-control of all registers, documents and IT systems. Collate, manage and report facility statistics. Vehicle fleet management and inspection of vehicles and equipment. Effective utilization and management of human resources, budget, assets and ensure adequate staffing on each shift at all times. Render an efficient support service to the Forensic Pathology Laboratory Manager. Manage and evaluate staff performances and quarterly reporting thereof.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Ability to lift and work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed and infectious viruses). Will be required to assist in the planning/training of major incident exercises, as well as involvement in major incident roles. Will be required to work standby, overtime and wear uniform. Will be required to investigate and gather evidence for pathologist. (Statements, reports Hospital notes and folders.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 316 791- R 373 167 Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
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.
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.
Closing date: 8/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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