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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 Assistant
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS24/2025
  Forensic Pathology Services, CD: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to interpret and apply policies. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Conversant with all prescripts w.r.t Government policies to represent the Government interest to the best of ability. Innovative and problem-solving skills. Computer and software literacy.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with people with all walks of life. Knowledge of cleaning protocols and procedures. Ability to work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, obese). Ability to work with and lift heavy objects.
 
Experience:
Appropriate Mortuary experience.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Dissection area duties. Presentation of cadaver for identification. Deep cleaning and disinfecting of all wet areas. Receiving and dispatching of specimens.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Grade 11 with Biology and/ or Life Sciences as passed subjects.
 
Enquiries:
Mr. JA Retief (John.Retief@westerncape.gov.za).
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance prior to appointment.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 183 279 - R215 892 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/7/2025 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: 3/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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