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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.
 
Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1 to 2 (2 posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS106/2024
  Forensic Pathology Services, Tygerberg Laboratory
 
Note:
: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to be trained in 4x4 Vehicle handling. Ability to be trained in photography. Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings. Willingness to be trained in Forensic Investigation and Dissection. Will be required to work shift duties/office duties and overtime duties. Ability to work under pressure.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
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 regarding Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the Forensic Pathology Laboratory.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: 10 year’s appropriate experience.
 
Enquiries:
Ms A Campbell. Arnolene.Campbell@westerncape.gov.za
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Senior Certificate with having achieved Mathematics, Life Science and / or Biology as passed subjects.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Ability to work with and lift corpses, (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, obese). Computer and software literacy (MS Office).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 205 773- R 235 284 per annum, Grade 2: R 239 658- R 278 910 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/18/2024 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: 11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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