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Senior Forensic Officer (Permanent position) - job post

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape
R338 106 - R398 277 a year - Permanent
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Job details

Pay

  • R338 106 - R398 277 a year

Job type

  • Permanent

Location

Western Cape

Full job description

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.


Senior Forensic Officer

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: ECSS50/2026

Mosselbay Forensic Pathology Laboratory, FPS, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support


Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Must be competent in forensic investigation and evisceration. Knowledge of Fleet, Assets and Stores Management. 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 vehicle handling and photography skills. Ability to lift and work with corpses (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, etc). Will be required to wear a uniform.


Note:

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.


Competencies (Knowledge/Skills)

Knowledge, application and implementation of regulations policies and standards pertaining to the Forensic Pathology process, forensic investigation and evisceration as well as sound knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to Forensic Pathology, the ethical issues in Forensic Pathology, scope of practice and Forensic Pathology standards. Ability to supervise and plan. Competent in numerical assessment, planning, forecasting, and checking (budget, procurement, stores, claims, etc). Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and solve complex problems in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and writing. Computer Literacy in Microsoft Package (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, FPS Business System, Live link). Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients, with knowledge of the core values of the Department.


Minimum Education Qualification:

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).


Enquiries:

Mr B Jonker – brent.jonker@westerncape.gov.za


Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

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.


Experience:

Appropriate Forensic (Medico-legal) experience as a Forensic Pathology Officer. Appropriate experience in supporting the manager with Corporate Governance functions.




Remuneration:

R 338 106 - R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).


Starting Date:

5/29/2026 12:00:00 AM


NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date: 2026/06/12 17:00:00
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