SENIOR FORENSIC PATHOLOGY OFFICER (X8 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Emergency And Clinical Services Support
SALARY :
R325 101 per annum
CENTRE :
Beaufort West, Wolseley, Hermanus, Knysna, Malmesbury, Mossel Bay,
Vredenburg and Vredendal L2 (Non-Referral) Forensic Pathology
Laboratories.
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
Experience: Appropriate Forensic (Medico-legal) experience as a Forensic
Pathology Officer. Appropriate experience in supporting the manager with
Corporate Governance functions.
Inherent requirements of the job:
A Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Must be competent in forensic investigation and
evisceration. Knowledge of Finance and Supply Chain in the FPL setting and
ability to support revenue and expenditure management processes. Analytical
Skills to monitor utilisation of consumables and project needs for demand
management and procurement planning. Will be required to assist in the
planning/training of Major incident exercises as well as involvement in Major
incidents.
Will be required to work office duties, standby duties and overtime
duties. Ability to be trained in 4 x 4 vehicle handling and photography skills.
Ability to lift and work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses,
etc). Will be required to wear a uniform. Knowledge of Fleet, Assets and Stores
Management.
DUTIES :
Efficient support to the Manager regarding operational management of the
Forensic Pathology Laboratory. Efficient support to the Manager regarding
Corporate Governance aspects. Effective Management of the Forensic
Pathology Assistant Program. Effective Operational Service Delivery at the
Facility.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr S Fyfe, email; sean.fyfe@westerncape.gov.za or email; Mr B Jonker at
brent.jonker@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The candidate
will be subjected to an interview and competency test. Candidates will be
subjected to security clearance prior to appointment. Shortlisted candidates
may be subjected to a psychometric evaluation. “The pool of applications will
be considered for vacancies within (Forensic Pathology Service, Garden Route
Central Karoo and or West Coast Facilities), for a period of three months from
the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent
requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”
Candidates must indicate which facilities they are applying for and their 3
orders of priority with number 1 being their highest priority.
CLOSING DATE : 29 January 2026
PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND POLICIES & PRACTICES)
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
SALARY :
R325 101 per annum
CENTRE :
People Management: Employee Benefits and Policies & Practices
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent.
Experience: Appropriate experience in Employee Benefits and Policies &
Practices. Appropriate experience in PERSAL.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to travel. Valid Driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer skills MS Office packages (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) Outlook and PERSAL and numeracy skills. Extensive knowledge
of PERSAL and People Management prescripts in the Public Service. Good
interpersonal and organisational skills and ability to function under pressure
and meet deadlines.
DUTIES :
Effective management of the Benefit Administration section and Policies &
Practices. Effective supervision and development of staff. Render an efficient
and effective support and advisory service to personnel functionaries at
institutions and management of audit investigations and ensure compliance.
Provide an effective support function to supervisor.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms FG Malan Tel No: (021) 815-8837
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of
applicants will be considered for other vacant Principal Personnel Officer
(Employee Benefits and Policies & Practices) posts within the Chief Director
Emergency & Clinical Services Support, for a period of 3 months from date of
advert provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and
salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Candidates will be
subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 29 January 2026