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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Specialist Forensic Investigator
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS33/2024
  Division: Forensic Pathology Services, Cape Winelands District Office, Chief Directorate: Emergency Clinical Services Support
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and writing. Be willing to train Forensic Pathology Officers in death scene investigation and photography. Meticulous note taking, recording and the proficiency in the delivery of such testimony in any Court of Law and can develop a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) for Court. Above average computer skills in at least MS office, Computer Aided Design package (CAD) and Photoshop. Can effectively use Alternate Light Sources (ALS) through various light spectrums and filters. Ability to be trained in Rope Access and WSAR (Wilderness Search and Rescue). Willingness to work with corpses. Ability to deliver testimonies in court proceedings.
 
Experience:
Extensive experience in a Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC)/ Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) environment with a high proficiency in specialising photographic skills that includes ALS photography, impression photography and evidence photography. Appropriate Experience in Photography of exhibits through various light spectrums filters on cameras. Appropriate Experience in Cyanoacrylate fuming. Extensive experience in Death Scene Investigations within the Autopsy environment. Extensive experience in training in the Forensic Science field.
 
Enquiries:
Mr B Jonker at brent.jonker@westerncape.gov.za
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
 
Requirements: Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
To attend death scenes to conduct a comprehensive death scene investigation and perform Specialised investigations to identify, extract and preserve evidence. To attend autopsies to conduct Specialised investigations, techniques and Specialised photography and obtaining fingerprints in decomposed or difficult cases. Provide training in Death Scene Investigations, Fingerprinting, Photography, and the management of Mass Incidents. To Assist on Mass Fatality Scenes by on scene management, evidence recording and collection and assist with post scene activities. Monitor and Assist in the management of unidentified decedents in the rural FPS.
 
Inherent requirements:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. No criminal record. Successfully completed the Advanced Crime Scene Course. Successfully completed the LCRC Photography Course. Successfully completed the LCRC Forensic Course. Successfully completed the Criminalistic Expert Training Programme. Successfully completed the adjudication panel for fingerprint expert status. Ability to work standby duties (after hours) and travel long distances within Western Cape Rural, including Cape Winelands, Overberg, West Coast, Southern Cape and Eden Karoo.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 376 413-R 443 403 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
6/7/2024 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: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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