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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.
 
Scientist Production Grade A (Quality Manager)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS28/2025
  FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY, OBSERVATORY FORENSIC PATHOLOGY INSTITUTE
 
Experience:
3 years post-qualification natural scientific experience.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Act as SANAS nominated representative.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience in quality management systems (QMS) and ISO 17025:2017 and SANAS standards. Appropriate experience in obtaining and maintaining SANAS accreditation for a laboratory. Appropriate experience in quality assurance, control and managing QA activities. Appropriate document and record development, optimization and management experience. Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance (including SANAS). Scientific methods and data analysis. Technical report writing and presentation skills. Project and program management. Research and development. Mentoring and training. Customer Focus and Responsiveness. Organization, proactivity and accountability. Above-average ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Above-average Computer and software literacy in MS Office.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Effective and efficient Quality Management System (QMS) management. Effective and efficient Internal Audits and Management Reviews. Effectively and efficiently ensuring Validity of results. Effective and efficient Complaints, Risks and Corrective Actions Management. Effective and efficient Administrative Resource Management.
 
Enquiries:
Ms B Davies, tel. no. (021 406 6026/6412) or Bronwen.Davies@uct.ac.za
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in the possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Science Degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant qualification that allows registration as a Professional Natural Scientist.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 721,476 - R 774,267 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
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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