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FORENSIC PATHOLOGY OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 2 (X2 POSTS) Chief Directorate; Emergency and Clinical Support Services
Department of Health and Wellness
Pay
R 225 777 - R 262 953 per year
Location
Worcester, Western Cape
a government employer is hiring a FORENSIC PATHOLOGY OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 2 (X2 POSTS) Chief Directorate; Emergency and Clinical Support Services in Worcester, Western Cape. Public Service. Matric (Grade 12) is the minimum qualification mentioned. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Matric minimum
Vacancy details
Post
36/374
Salary
Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
Centre
Worcester And Ceres, Forensic Pathology Service
Centres
Worcester; Ceres, Forensic Pathology Service
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate with having achieved mathematics and Life Science and/or Biology as passed subjects. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: 10 year’s appropriate experience. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. 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 to travelling long distances and working standby duties / overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer and software literacy. 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.
Duties
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 Forensic Pathology Laboratory.
Enquiries
Mr P Albertyn Tel No: (023) 347 -5353 or email: Paul.Albertyn@westerncape.gov.za
Note
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.
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026