Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 To 2 Chief Directorate; Emergency And Clinical Support Services (2 posts)

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

Worcester And Ceres, Forensic Pathology Service, Western Cape

Salary

Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum

Closing date

See advert

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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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 st

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

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.