SENIOR FORENSIC OFFICER Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mossel Bay Forensic Pathology Laboratory, FPS | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 18/253
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Mossel Bay Forensic Pathology Laboratory, FPS
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R338 106 per annum
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: 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.
- 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.
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.
Enquiries
Mr B Jonker, email: brent.jonker@westerncape.gov.za
Notes
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.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 18/253 : SENIOR FORENSIC OFFICER Chief Directorate: Emergency And Clinical Services Support
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Mossel Bay Forensic Pathology Laboratory, FPS
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: 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. 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.
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Jonker, email: 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.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00PM
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Mossel Bay Forensic Pathology Laboratory, FPS
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: 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. 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.
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Jonker, email: 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.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00PM
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.